Ignorance is bliss.

Yes, he is, so what are you doing to help? Nothing, like the rest of us. We're not getting involved (come on, he has family and people in a much better position to influence him), we're prying, period. Scoundrels used to be displayed in shackles for all to see and to spit on, but since this is not done anymore, we use TV to show the 'good' folks what happens to those who get out of line. And to give hope to all the losers out there: OK, your life may suck, but look at what's in store for that 'winner' over there so be happy with what you got! Now don't do drugs, drive the speed limit and pay your taxes. A lesson for everyone, indeed.

As he said, people didn't call him for advice but for support. He had a very public meltdown (preceded by years of rapid decrepitude on national TV), so it felt good to hear from peers that they'd been there too. The man is clearly neither Einstein nor Gandhi, but I think it's very harsh to judge his character from his drugged-up actions or comments. Funny how we idolize druggies and drunks IF they die, but love to point and laugh when they don't. It's because our culture loves victims and loathes losers. It seems to just take one overdose to make all the difference.

Like much of what's on TV... very voyeuristic and judgmental. We love to see the great fall to feel better about ourselves for being so average. TV programmers and tabloids know this well.

It's just mental illness and drugs talking. Sheen is no genius and he admits it himself when he's clear-headed (like in an old SNL monologue). His comments on 9/11 are also witness to that. And his acting is rather limited in the show (sometimes a little groggy or haggard). But as far as sitcoms go it was pretty good, especially if you, like I do, tend to sympathize with the lifestyle. The fact that it's funnier after a few beers, like it's main protagonist, is a clue. The man is carefree and makes no apologies, nor does he tries to hide. Many celebs use damage control pros and find endless excuses for thems elves - Sheen embraces his insanity. You gotta give the man props for that. So let's face it: a lot of the negative reactions are from jealousy and prudishness.

It is sad to watch him self-destruct. But his refusal to be judged is normal, especially in his state of mind (he has since reconciled). And our regrets about the show are selfish. I see this a lot because of my job: celebs owe us nothing. Not a next movie, not a few more episodes, nothing. They do their thing and we like it or not, but there's no strings attached either way. For an artist to say that they're doing something 'for the fans' is a bit hypocritical. The only people entitled to question his career moves are those he supports financially, if that.

First of, I'm quite sure he isn't balding from things said on Two & A Half Men and his reference to [CBS execs'] "toupees" in this interview. And he clearly kept all his hair from simple observation too. But more importantly... what kind of low blow was that?!
Then most men, of any race, chase blondes. The fact that Sheen scores them because he can afford it (they all cost money, whether pros or amateurs) seems to rub those who can't, and women who aren't blondes, the wrong way. He is American, period. Some people aren't so bent on clinging to such superficial and random traits as genetic 'heritage', you see. He should he stick to Latinas because... ? This is so racist.
Besides his kids (potentially) and himself, I'm not sure who this guy is hurting and why people should care so much about his lifestyle. But we're all so prompt to judge, as he recognizes.