Michael Jackson Must Die . . . Oh, wait a sec . . . .
Why do you all care so much?
Excerpts from my cousin's email that sum it up well, give or take a point.
"While I could stand only snippets, I could not avoid the freak show that was the memorial. It was everywhere! While watching the Michael Jackson history rewrite, I noticed that some of the things being said were beyond inappropriate. Of course, I've gotten used to that, but no less repulsed by any of it. They are turning this pervert into Jesus. He's a holy man. And if you speak out against him, you will be destroyed for your sacrilege.I don't think it's good to speak ill of the dead. It's like kicking a man while he's down. But I didn't start this. You've been inundating me with this, but your hero worship is misplaced. That's not good either.
The facts that govern my perspective:
1. He was a talented singer, dancer, and performer.
2. He molested boys. Sheila Jackson Lee gave a shouting speech in which you quickly learned that you better not speak against Jackson; you will be targeted. She wielded the Constitution like a weapon even though she obviously hasn't read it. People are innocent until proven guilty. That's true, in a court of law; however, that does not exempt them from the court of common sense. We all know O.J. did it, don't we? That's thanks to the civil system, where it's easier to get the truth heard. Also, you can't convict someone if it doesn't go to trial because the witnesses are paid off.
3. He had dozens of cosmetic surgeries. I wouldn't care about this other than it's now denied. They admit to two nose jobs. Yeah, right. That's not such a solid statement to hang your hat on.
4. His "kids" aren't his. I believe TMZ. Why? Because it's been obvious for years. I knew this from the start -- as did anyone with any sense -- when they first showed the veiled, purely Caucasian kids. But the media won't touch it. At least, not with him.
5. The pity party is designed to elicit sympathy for someone who set up his own world. Poor Michael; couldn't go anywhere without being hounded. What a tortured life. Gimme a break.
6. He was a drug addict. Why did the Lord take him? Ummmmm, . . . he didn't. Michael took himself, nimrods. It wasn't a natural death. He had thousands of dollars of prescriptions. I heard 50K per month. He was 5'11 and 108 pounds. God didn't take him prematurely, so stop saying it.
Wait! It fits the myth! Say it now and say it often, and 10 years from now, it will become fact. The rewrite begins."
Thanks for the thoughts. Not sure I believe anything TMZ reports. The fact that TMZ reported it is the best argument against it. But the point is well taken . . . and it could be true.
