House Divided: On Congress and Michael Jackson

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I think Michael should be awarded the Congressional Resolution as he has given so much to America and the World with all his good works, what more could anyone do to deserve it. Working himself up to being the greatest entertainer of all time, missing out on a childhood to do it, being targeted with disgusting allegations by money hungry people and suffering through legal battles and all the hate from people who don't believe in the justice of innocent until proven guilty and then when he is proven innocent people like Peter King still continue to victimise him, it amazes me that the likes of Peter King are able to continue representing people of the USA, when they are blantantly opposing the justice system. After all of this Michael still managed to keep himself composed and always a gentle and well mannered man who millions of people over the world aspire to be like, he has made me want to be more charitable and giving and it is people like him that the World needs as a guiding light and not the hypocrites or small mindedness of people like Peter King.

Marie Paul 6:44PM September 15, 2010

Michael Jackson was more than an incredible artist; he was an incredible human being. Mr. Michael Joseph Jackson contributed over thirty years worth of charitable acts and good will to the entire world. With 750+ Million Records Sold
Michael Jackson Has Given More Than $300+ Million to Charities!
If his efforts seemed Herculean, just know that he wanted to do so much more.
Please Remember Mr. Jackson for His Good Works…
He has inspired millions in the world to work for a better good, and to have hope.
In all fairness please support HR 600.
January 10, 1984: Michael visits the unit for burn victims at Brotman-Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles.
April 9, 1984: David Smithee, a 14-year-old boy who suffers from cystic fibroses is invited to Michael’s home. It was David’s last wish to meet Michael. He dies 7 weeks later.
April 14, 1984: Michael equips a 19-bed-unit at Mount Senai New York Medical Center. This center is part of the T.J. Martell-Foundation for leukemia and cancer research.
July 5, 1984: During the Jackson’s press conference at Tavern On The Green, Michael announces that his part of the earnings from the Victory Tour will be donated to three charitable organizations: The United Negro College Fund, Camp Good Times, and the T.J. Martell-Foundation.
July 14, 1984: After the first concert of the Victory Tour, Michael meets 8 terminally ill children backstage.
December 13, 1984: Michael visits the Brotman Memorial Hospital, where he had been treated when he was burned very badly during the producing of a Pepsi commercial. He donates all the money he receives from Pepsi, $1.5 million, to the Michael Jackson Burn Center for Children.
January 28, 1985: Michael and 44 other artists meet to record “We Are The World”, written by Michael and Lionel Ritchie. The proceeds of this record are donated to the starving people in Africa.
1986: Michael set up the “Michael Jackson UNCF Endowed Scholarship Fund”. This $1.5 million fund is aimed towards students majoring in performance art and communications, with money given each year to students attending a UNCF member college or university.
February 28, 1986: After having had a heart-transplant, 14-year-old Donna Ashlock from California gets a call from Michael Jackson. He had heard that she is a big fan of his. Michael invites her to his home as soon as she is feeling better. This visit takes place on March 8th. Donna stays for dinner and watches a movie together with Michael.
September 13, 1987: Michael supports a campaign against racism. He supports efforts of the NAACP, to fight prejudices against black artists.
October 1987: At the end of his Bad Tour, Michael donates some personal items to the UNESCO for a charitable auction. The proceeds will be for the education of children in developing countries.
February 1, 1988: The Song “Man In the Mirror” enters the charts. The proceeds from the sales of this record goes to Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times, a camp for

Carol of FL 1:44PM September 24, 2009

whether we give him a resolution or not doesnt matter i wasnt a fan but trully you cant quarrel with sucess. the guy was a freaking genius in the best way. he was unique iconic and basically on another level that we humans sadly couldnt comprehend. i read up on him after he died how didi he do it we talk about elvis and the beatles but this guy was mainstream his music is something everyone could listen to the guiness recotds the humanitarian. and he was found innocent. this guy invented pop culture. i am sad that i listened to the media when he was alive and forgot what the fuss about him was in the first place. a perfectionist the best in his craft rip king of entertainment

scot of NE 4:18PM August 13, 2009

Jordan C. Fan, Prophet of Environment.
I have posted similar remebrance of Michael Jackson elsewhere immediately after his death. There were no rain in the Eastern part of the U. S. My Great Prophecies are more than confirmed.

Jordan C. Fan, Prophet of Environment. 6:35AM July 17, 2009

Remembrance:
Death Of Michael Jackson, An Environmental and Religious Event?
By: Jordan C. Fan, Prophet of Environment.
(Prologue: I am an excellent remembrance & obituary writer because I am clairvoyant. My Messages could come from the spiritual world.)
After reading this article many of you should agree that this is a fair judgement and remembrance of him. Some people would like to make the death of Michael Jackson a religious event although I, Myself, may or may not be one o those people. I have no doubt that many people would like to make him their god or goddess. I think the term "god or goddess" could be appropriate because Michael Jackson himself may prefer not to identify himself as male or female but a child living in a "Neverland" who would never grow up and never has the needs to have sex. That will exclude him as being "transsexual" which some people have wrongfully accused him to be.
The reason why Michael Jackson was so fond of Elizabeth Taylor was because he wanted tailors to make him clothes that will fit for the "Kings" and Queen of England. This is what made him the "King of Pops."
Sadly, Michael Jackson as a likable and non-aggressive person was caught inside a totally violent and unforgiving society -- The United States of America. This society due to greed have to force him to face the harsh reality of adulthood that Michael would utterly deny. Furthermore, he was trapped in an unresolvable Black and White American racial conflict that White disapproved of him as Black and Black accused him of being too White. While Barack Obama has exploited his status as a person who is both Black and White for personal gain, Michael Jackson wanted to be a cool musician who was neither Black nor White for the good of the world.
Michael Jackson should be more than "cool" but very cold by now. In a way, Jackson may also be an Environmental advocate which everyone of you should also be. It is also ironic that both Farrah Fa(u)cet and Mi(cold) Jackson were gone from Los Angeles on the same day. It is My Revelation that Los Angeles and the rest of California even the entire the United States will be extremely hot and dry now to the point of un-inhabitable. It is not only due to Global Warming but also due to their departures.
We should not measure the wealth of a planet by its cash flow. Rather, it should be based on its cultural and artistic heritages. When people of great talents were gone, our world will become much poorer. From now on there will not be any more Michael & Microphone.
(Epilogue:
Simply because some people don't want some disasters to happen, it doesn't mean that they will not happen. There are theology that some people wish they are not true but it doesn't mean they are not the truth. Those things you people have dreamt up are only your unproven hopes and empty wishes which will never become a reality. Stop wasting My time and those of the Environment.)

Jordan C. Fan, Prophet of Environment 6:33AM July 17, 2009

Can't we just let him to rest in peace?
Fact - He was the best entertainer the world has ever seen.
Fact - He will live on in his music for generations to come
Fact - He was a person how was loved and gave love and for his childrens sake, we should stop with the media frenzy and leave him to rest in peace...
I love his music, but the media should leave the family alone now and stop with the negative publicity

Fan 6:28AM July 13, 2009

How dare you class Elvis with the Beatles saying Elvis and the Beatles did drugs. Yes Elvis "did druga" Prescription druga from his doctor, all be it he did in fact over do them. The Beatles did illegal drugs. DO NOT COMPARE THE TWO. Elvis was not into illegal drugs. People like you start rumours and tales that give people a bad name. Get your facta straight

Chris Clarke 9:34AM July 12, 2009

OMG! I think I'm going to puke. How can you people even give this a moment's thought! We as a country should only honor those who do things for others in a positive way, with a positive lifestyle. MJ did neither.

Beverly of RI 2:13PM July 11, 2009

"On the other side of the spectryum, you had an entertainer who, in the last 13 years of his life, demanded he be introduced, and advertised, as "The King of Pop", or else."
First of all, it's s-p-e-c-t-r-u-m. Second of all, Michael Jackson did NOT demand to be called King of Pop. Elizabeth Taylor gave him that moniker while she was presenting him an award. You people with your lies about this man should be ashamed of yourselves. Get your facts before you spread rumors. This type of false reporting and gossip is exactly what killed Michael Jackson.

Melissa Donovan of CA 3:29AM July 11, 2009

I'm so sick and tired of hearing about how we should honor the troops and not Michael Jackson. First of all, we do honor the troops and the veterans. There are numerous awards, holidays, and other ways in which we honor those who protect our country. That is well deserved, but the artists and philanthropists of the world who work hard to bring people together and give to those in need - they should be honored too. Michael's music is positive, uplifting, and healing. It brings people together across race, religion, gender, and sexual orientation. On top of that, he was perhaps the most generous American to have ever lived - giving away almost half a billion dollars to charities. In fact, he gave so much he was recognized by Guinness as the artist who had given the most. A person like that most certainly deserves recognition at the highest levels. If you want to honor the troops, go ahead and honor them. There is room to honor all who are deserving.

Melissa Donovan of CA 3:21AM July 11, 2009