This season of Big Brother will always be remembered for the hate that issued from the mouths of the ignorant and spread to the real world, where it festered, turning people against one another as they debated until they fought over the limitations of freedom of speech, the responsibility that witnesses of offensive behavior may or may not bear, and *shudders* the potential entertainment value of any drama that results from offensive behavior. This season has the dubious distinction of bringing out the worst in many and the best in almost none.
One of the few exceptions is Howard Overby, who chose to rise above the hate, ignoring the racial slurs and walking away from escalating situations even though he had nowhere to go.
Howard, clearly, was not made to play a cutthroat game like Big Brother. He was a truly awful liar and seemed incapable of manipulating others. He refused to participate in drama or allow himself to be provoked. Essentially, he demonstrated none of the qualities necessary for winning a half million dollars this season.
But he did show anyone wanting to learn how to walk the high road how to do it...with dignity.
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