When he was killed by a stingray, his countrymen down under, and millions of fans around the world grieved.
Unfortunately, his eight-year-old daughter Bindi Irwin, hasn’t been given an opportunity to grieve or be a carefree child.
When Bindi’s brave little speech about her father at the Steve Irwin memorial service was received with universal praise and admiration, her family realized that the cute little girl was now their meal ticket.
The weight of the Irwin moneymaking machine has been put on her tiny little shoulders.ÂÂÂ
Bindi is the star of a new 26-part nature documentary show Bindi, The Jungle Girl.
Bindi Irwin is in America on a whirlwind tour that involves a gig on David Letterman and other TV shows , an address to the National Press Club and other appearances to promote Australia.
What the hell can a pigtailed 8-year-old girl share with the National Press Club? Is she going to pontificate on how the World Bank enslaves Third World countries?
Steve Irwin’s used his charisma and pluck not only to rake in untold millions, but also to become an ambassador for Australia.
Bindi Irwin’s pigtailed-charm has come to symbolize child exploitation. Her manager claims that Bindi isn’t being overworked, and that she doesn’t have to make any appearance if she is tired or just doesn’t feel like it.
Yeah right!
“Listen Dave, this is Mr A-Hole, Bindi’s manager, I’m sorry but she can’t make your show tonight. Bindi wants to stay in her hotel room and play with her Barbie instead.
Bindi may be a little child, but she senses that her family and entourage are relying on her. She’s a little trooper and would work herself to death to please her family and manager.
I refuse to participate in the exploitation of a young child; I will not watch Bindi’s documentary nor buy any Bindi merchandize for my young nieces.

