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The Michael Jackson Memorial service has just concluded. There were beautiful tributes from friends, politicians, and family members. Even Michael Jackson’s daughter, Paris, who has been shielded from the public light spoke. There were so many allegations against Michael Jackson, yet, he was acquitted of them. Do we, in America, continue to convict people after our courts find them not guilty?
To me, the memorial shed light on the person of Michael Jackson. He had become a character; it almost seemed with all of the tabloid speculation and ridicule that Michael Jackson wasn’t human. It seemed he was a character portrayed on television, but not a real person with real feelings. Maybe that is why his death has hit so many in such a tremendous way. Maybe no one ever expected Michael Jackson to die.
Watching the Memorial Service, I realized how much Michael Jackson had accomplished. The thought that he was innocent of all charges, and persecuted in the manner in which he was broke my heart. Why would someone perform so many plastic surgeries on his or her face? Why does anyone repeatedly attempt to change his or her appearance? Did Michael Jackson truly hate himself? A man with so much talent, so much artistic ability, an incredible ability to write songs that make people want to be better, to do better, to achieve more? Could he really have hated himself so much that he went through surgery after surgery trying to fix himself?
We might not ever know what made Michael Jackson who he was. We might not ever know the true reason for the allegations made towards him. What we do know, is that Michael Jackson wrote songs about love, about changing the world, about looking at the things within and addressing them, so that we can do our part to make the world better. The ideals that Michael Jackson expressed in his song are so far above the allegations that he was charged with, that it seems impossible for the same actions to come from one individual. There is no doubt that Michael Jackson was a troubled man. But what we can see is that his troubles may have come from the outside in. “How much pain can one take,” as his brother so poignantly said during the service. “Maybe now, Michael, they will leave you alone.”
I think it’s time that we leave Michael Jackson alone. What are your thoughts? Please share how the Memorial Service affected you.
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I too was touched by MJ's memorial. It's obvious that he was loved by his family and his fans all over the world. Human beings are complicated generally speaking so imagine such an iconic figure as MJ who touched so many with his music, and broke through barriers linking so many together in a good way. I'd like us to remember the good he brought into the world despite all the allegations. There is no question he was a troubled man with so many insecurities, but I believe he tried to bring a sense of balance into his life through his music and his financial support throughout the world. May he rest in peace.
Even though i was only born in the early 90s my mom grew up listening to your music which resulted in me becoming a fan! your music was excellent even though im only 17 i was never shamed to admit i like micheal jackson songs your the reason why i listen to 80s music! you were a phenomonal singer the worlds biggest entertainer, you are now in a much happy place! may god be with your family and friends RIP MICHAEL JACKSON who will be turley missed by millions love you ! xxxxx
I cant stop crying...This touches so deeply lost my sister and brother very suddenly...and bottled it up, could not handle the emotion could not handle the pain of seeing their little children so hurt and devestated.... Janet reminds me so much of myself. I just wanted to make it better... Just wanted to fix it... could not fix it...so numb so much pain.. I stopped crying could not handle the pain...Still effected so deeply but this death this significant life opened up the well of emotion the well of Tears that I have hid so deep inside, deeply buried inside- Crying like laughter is a gift Crying is a release Laughter is a release- Thank you for allowing me to grieve for your family, my family thank you for allowing me the opportunity to release the pent up pain... Thank you for sharing your stories and allowing me to laugh again. God Bless you all, God Bless you all.
BEAUTIFUL. Thank you everyone who did not want to do this, but did a stunning job. Thank you Paris darling, and our other two beautiful boys. I wish you 3 a wonderful life. I love you as much as I loved your father. Hugs from a fan in Canada.
I grew up with Michael Jackson's music. He was indeed an extraordinarily talented individual. Let us show Michael how much we adored him by extending to his children the respect of their privacy that Michael so strived to protect during his lifetime. Let us leave these children alone to grow up with a certain degree of normalcy. They are alreay starting out life in the public eye being the children of Michael Jackson. It is obvious that Michael Jackson loved this three children and wanted what was best for them. Let us bear this in mind. May Michael rest in peace and through the love and compassion of the Lord Jesus Christ his family will surely find peace.
i love you michael jackson always have no matter wat an no body can break us up an u not died you is an my heart.i can't stop crying michael jackson i one of your biggest will number one i love you t o much 4 u 2 be gne every time i see you some were i wuld start to cry R.I.P MICHAEL JACKSON AN I NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE IM 12 YEARS LD AN KNO EVER THING ABOUT THING OF POP MICHAEL JACKSON I LOVE YOU FROM THE CORE OF MY HEART I CRY EVERY TIME I HEAR THE KING OF POP OR MICHAEL JACKON R.I.P MICHAEL JACKSON U KNO ALL 2GHTER WE ARE THE WORLD AN WE ALL THE CHILDREN I LOVE YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
I bawled throughout the service. I miss him so much and I absolutely adore his children they have so much of him in them especially blanket. I love Michael and his wonderful children and family. I'll never forget him and I miss him and love him forever.
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