Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee wants a congressional resolution honouring the late pop star. Al Sharpton believes MJ paved the Obama road to the White House. The media, as well as many of you, have gone stark raving mad trying to make him immortal. Isn't it a bit much?
I won't delve into the various child molestation accusations or the fact that he paid millions for a child to keep mum. That business was between him and God. Besides, I only have one point to make and it's this: why aren't the Sheila Jackson-Lee's and the Al Sharpton's of this world trying to commemorate these people with postage stamps?
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All are U.S. service members who died during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in the month of June alone. So, if you're one of those individuals in need of a little perspective, then I hope this has given you some.
Hint: If you've twittered your remorse or joined a recently formed Michael Jackson Facebook group, you fall into the 'need' category.
Comments
You are right. Ms Lee and the media are pushing this Pop-Star worship stuff too far. I am 70 years old and my music appreciation includes a wide variety from classical to big bands, jazz,rock,country-western and electronic. I've never been a fan of Michael Jackson but even if I were I'd be embarrassed at this wall-to-wall circus.
I am currently deployed to Afghanistan in supoport of Operation Enduring Freedom and I have been thinking the same thing that you have expressed on this sit and I feel the same way... I want to thank you for feeling so strong about this and I am sure my fellow soldiers feel the same way! Thank you very much!
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