Michael Jackson’s Death Sends the Media Over the Edge

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mikejohnsonrules of AL 11:41PM March 09, 2010

Just as we're about to get Michael Jackson idolized, canonized mediaized and funeralized, and we think it's safe to go back in the TV Room, heeeerrrreeeeeeesssss......SARAH!

JT CHapin of TX 12:14AM July 08, 2009

Michael Jackson is dead. Publicizing stories about him will not bring him back. There are more important issues going on around the world.

Patriz of FL 6:33PM July 06, 2009

Until now, I am strugling to believe that Michael Jackson is dead, to me it seems like a dream, just like I still can't believe that the father of my son died and here my heart goes to his children my God, may the Father to the fatherless be their father, I mean God Almighty. I can't stop thinking about his mother, loosing a child, however old they're is the most terrible thing to a mother, may God strengthen her.
Now, my furry goes mostly to the doctors and whoever was involved in prescribing or selling him those dangerous drugs. This is a human life you took not not an animal, even animals have rights to be protected from danger but how could you in your right minds give him those drugs knowing that they were dangerous because you set your eyes on the money he was offering, I mean you're doctors, I understand you're meant to save lives not to take them or help people take their lives, yes he had a desperate situation but you had the power to save him from himself. How could you, I don't get it, yes Michael had flaws just like any other man or woman out there, everyone has a skeleton in the closet, it's just unfortunate that he was famous otherwise there are many people who do unthinkable things.
Doctor's please go back to the foundations of your professions, you're meant to save lives not to take them, how could you kill him because of money, does any of you still value human life, does anyone of you still believe in being his brother's keeper, does any of you still know that only God has the right to take a man's life? However played a roll in Michael's death should fall before his creator for mercy and forgiveness including all those who have ever taken a man's life.
Now this is my appeal, if any of you know anyone who is in any self distructive situation, please stand with that person, save him or her from her or himself, if you fail, find help for him elsewhere but let's save lives, let's be our brother's keepers, let's put our differences aside and be there for each other, let's show and tell people that we love them when they're still alive to appreciate that love, love restores / saves lives.

Esther of MA 9:21PM July 05, 2009

I think it's hilarious that this writer believes that Michaels death has the media over the edge, but here his is writing his two cents and getting paid for his opinion (on Michael's behalf). As I said on CNN I believe that Michael Jackson’s passing should be consuming the airwave time and over riding coverage of other important national and international events,but Michael is an international icon.He broke so many barriers that you, the world or I will ever do in our lifetime. I would consider myself blessed if I could touch a tenth of the hearts that Michael has touched throughout his lifetime. Growing up as a child I personally knew the feeling of racism, discrimination and bigotry.My people still suffer till this day and I am seperated by a wall here in the United States in 2009. Michael's music touched my heart and his words will live in my soul. He has not only inspired me to be a better person but as you can see the entire world. Michael started with the MAN IN THE MIRROR and we should all follow the same example. We the world should be ashamed that after 2000 years we can not see beyond our own selfish needs and our determination to rule the world with power, money and war (but I guess you people feel that CNN isn't doing their job if they're not reporting on those issues, right) The only thing I can say is that it disturbs me that the media is still trying to "gain" ratings by once again publicizing Michael's past (his hair, his skin, his surgeries, his court appearances,his debt, his drug problem) Are you serious?That not only describes HOLLYWOOD but its the same problems that everyone faces every single day and that is why PEOPLE (his fans) around the world could relate to him. I can understand that you want CNN and the rest of the media to spend their time and efforts covering newsworthy events, but this is MORE than just a person who just died. This is a person who tried to live in a world full of hate, greed, power and pestilence and through his lyrics and melodies tried to help make that change.
My condolences go out to the Jackson Family who have lost a son, brother, uncle, godfather ,friend, and especially to his children who have lost the most precious thing to them, their Father.
To the fans or non-fans please try to follow Michael's example and start with the (wo) man in the mirror and make a change for the better.
Follow your hearts and report the truth!!
Finally you can rest in peace Michael!! We who believed in you and your cause will try to keep your torch burning!
Marisa

Marisa of AZ 9:06AM July 03, 2009

Recent re-broadcasts showed him wearing the Peace Symbol, giving the hand signal for peace. Lennon was also for peace--some people hated him for that. i'm glad TV let us hear he wanted to be able to sleep--which adult can't sympathize with that? I felt so sorry for him when he mentioned feeling very hot on one side and very cold on the other. His scalp was very badly burned years ago--maybe it was still painful. He gave the Pepsi settlement money to a burn center. He advanced the civil rights movement. "Black and White" was a work of genius for its gentle message urging an end to racism. The face "morphing" at the end was fascinating. Of course, this is a big news event. It tapers off with the funeral, but I expect his good deeds will be mentioned in the future. He had a phenomenal life, truly like none other. I'm glad he was here and wish he had had an easier life as a child.

auradawnveirs of CA 8:20PM July 02, 2009

Michael can still fulfill his contractual obligations $ please his adoring fans all across this great planet of ours.His body will go tour.He will "perform" his new stationary dance move to all his music.We will see him in person -in a way.Bring a wrap cos' it's going to have be kept a little chilly inside those arenas...

Smart ... S" in Houston of TX 3:02PM July 02, 2009

Death Of Michael Jackson, A Religious Event?
By: Jordan C. Fan, Prophet of Environment.
(I am an excellent 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 obituary 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 of 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 "transexual" 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 gotten caught in a totally violence and unforgiving society -- The United States of America. This society due to greed have to force him to face the reality of adulthood that Michael would utterly denied. 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.
From now on there will not be any More Michael & Microphone.

Jordan C. Fan, Prophet of Environment 10:03AM July 02, 2009

Do you news reporters who write articles decrying the coverage see the irony (hypocricy)of what you are doing?

GD of MD 12:43PM June 30, 2009

...and here is Robert S. - adding to the media coverage. Let Michael Rest In Peace- it is your type of garbage passing for journalism - making negative comments about someone who passed - how touching like you are . Like God Almighty. Get off the pipe and let it go.
Some people feel the sting of pain - Let them. You don't - Who cares. Why don't you find something important to write about.

Larry Hill of UT 6:59AM June 30, 2009