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Perspective on Jackson's death

July 8, 1:10 PMPhoenix Republican ExaminerHeather Hogue
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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

  1. Pvt. Steven T. Drees
  2. Pfc. Peter K. Cross
  3. 1st Lt. Brian N. Bradshaw
  4. Spec. Joshua L. Hazlewood
  5. Spec. Casey L. Hills
  6. Sgt. Ricky D. Jones
  7. Spec. Rodrigo A. Munguia Rivas
  8. Command Master Chief Petty Officer Jeffrey J. Garber
  9. 1st Sgt. John D. Blair
  10. Staff Sgt. Paul G. Smith
  11. Staff Sgt. Joshua A. Melton
  12. Spec. Chancellor A. Keesling
  13. Sgt. 1st Class Kevin A. Dupont
  14. Capt. Kafele H. Sims
  15. Sgt. Joshua W. Soto
  16. Spec. Jonathan C. O’Neill
  17. Staff Sgt. Edmond L. Lo
  18. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Ricky L. Richardson Jr.
  19. Spec. Eduardo S. Silva
  20. Lance Cpl. Joshua R. Whittle
  21. Lance Cpl. Robert D. UlmerS
  22. Spec. Christopher M M. Kurth
  23. Spec. Charles D. Parrish
  24. Maj. Kevin M. Jenrette
  25. Staff Sgt. John C. Beale
  26. Spec. Jeffrey W. Jordan
  27. Maj. Rocco M. Barnes
  28. Spec. Jarrett P. Griemel
  29. Sgt. Justin J. Duffy
  30. Staff Sgt. Jeffrey A. Hall
  31. Pfc. Matthew D. Ogden
  32. Pfc. Matthew W. Wilson
  33. Sgt. Jasper K. Obakrairur

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.

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