Woman beater.

Just think of the whole process of mourning. The dead person doesn't care obviously. It's done for those that a part of their life is gone with that person: family, friends. To praise the deceased may only be a mere plaster on their pain but I do believe that it helps when the wound is freshest.

As for Tom Sizemore, he's a public figure so I agree that makes it a bit different. I think it would be hazardous to extend the close ones to "family, friends, and fans". But some fans will take it personally when a star they like just died and people use that moment to speak ill of the deceased. You could say that you don't give a shit about that or them. And to a degree, I understand. But I just don't see the necessity of it at this very precise moment. Like I said, there will be plenty of time to remind us of that. From after the funeral to the end of times.

Now, do I want to muzzle people who still want to talk about how bad of a human being Tom Sizemore was? No. Do I hope they could show a little bit more class just now? Yes. But that's just me.