RIP Michael Jackson (Page 3 of 4)

I'm not questioning you, but where was it proven that he was naked in bed with children? I just thought they shared the same bed, which is not much better anyway. Can you point me out to where this information is?

This is strictly my take on Michael and I don't intend to debate it with anyone, but no matter how much of a musical genius he may be the molestation issues far outweigh every thing else. As the old adage goes, one aw $h*t wipes out all your atta boys. He was very fortunate he could buy his way out of his legal problems because molesters don't usually last long in prison. Really a shame the way it all worked out in the long run. Just for the record I thoroughly enjoyed and own Off The Wall & Thriller, on vinyl of course.

                                                                        Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda Worked Out Better,

                                                                        J Dawg

The number one problem with our system.  Essentially a caste system without the red dots!

Think OJ, Robert Blake etc.

Over the holiday weekend, I had a few conversations about Michael Jackson with someone that had the spare time to read up on some of the early accusations against Michael.  Previously, I may have thought it was likely that he was guilty, now I think its more likely he was wrongly accused and I'm not convinced he was a child molester.  Not that this is proof of innocence, but he didn't fit the profile of a serial pedophile.  I think alot of judgments were made against him because of the freak persona he took on in his later years and his love of young children and the whole Neverland thing. Like jdawg, not looking for a debate, just think MJ was misunderstood.  He was a talented and tortured soul in many ways.

I use to be work friends with a woman whose aunt made her living suing people.  One day at work she told me about how her aunt had just won a huge settlement for a trip and fall accident outside of a ritzy department store, Saks Fifth Avenue.  After hearing some of the facts on Michael's initial child molestation charges, it reminded me of this story and how people prey on those with big wallets.

Also, tons of innocent people settle legal matters out of court, it doesn't mean you're guilty and it is not an admission of guilt because you settle and chose not to go and battle it out in court.  Of all the high profile court dramas, I do think OJ got away with murder.

Right on, bigjeff. Right on.

Just to add a little separate thought without getting all religious......Many years ago a great man walked this planet; many say he was the Son of God. One thing that was reported that he said was, "Those of you who are without sin, cast the first stone." When we think of saying something not very nice about someone whether they be celebrity, neighbor or foe, we should consider those words first.

Roy

Susan-I could start a whole thread on how absurd I think frivilous lawsuits are... they drive the costs of everything up for everyone else.  It is so out of control!

Jane-my reference to a typical profile is from a pschy/medical professional's perspective who made a statement/diagnosis about allegations against MJ.

BJJ-thanks for the link.  The sweetest little girl ever; I hope the 3 children end up OK.  My mom watches way more tv than me, she saw a lot of Michael coverage and she was impressed at what a very good dad he was.

Shred-I'm not angry, just in case you were wondering. When MJ was going through all the legal processes, honestly, I didn't take the time to analyze it, but I thought some of his behavior was just so bizarre...I just kinda' stopped following him when things got weird, now I feel a little guilty if I rushed to judgment.  It repulses me to think of child molestation and cuts a little deeper toward nausea when you envision your own kid being a victim of something so horrible.  I live in NJ and listened daily on the news to the whole drama of poor little Megan Kanka.  Megan's Law (against sex-offenders) originated in NJ because of her.  I've searched the site a few times myself to see if any sex offenders have moved in close to me.  I feel the same way, may Michael Jackson RIP....literally...physically...spiritually...all the way around.  Also, I was annoyed when MJ treated Sir Paul wrong...we all make mistakes.

2 songs for MJ -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2FT4FprxDg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLgUuHl2xJo

And back to an earlier post, someone had mentioned how Farrah Fawcett meant more to them...my brother had the poster of her on his wall.  In a similar line of thinking my 2 sons were way more upset about the passing of pitchman, Billie Mays, than MJ. (the oxyclean infomercial dude also on ESPN recently)  Farrah really took a back burner when MJ died, it is amazing how much it dominated the airwaves.

http://www.bucketheadland.com/

Pretty sweet tribute tune from the Bucket boy.....:)