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Lamusa · 06-27-2009, 09:33 PM

[QUOTE=Kanzeon;371053]Michael Jackson is getting far more respect that he's received in decades: much less talk about the charges of horrifying crimes that may have scarred children for life, much more talk about the talent and the music.

Though MJ's life became overshadowed by the crimes he was accused of, that in no way should undermine the contributions he has made musically particularly as a black man who was able to captivate the world and unify many musically regardless of race and class. I feel the same way about Bob Marley, who also died young. I think the problem in our society with regards to people who commit crimes against children is the utter disregard for the offender's humanity - What's more, the so-called offender in this case is DEAD. MJ looked like he suffered terribly whether he committed these crimes or not and now has died young. I hope the children he may or may not have molested continue to heal and receive counseling. It's possible his death has brought up those old deep wounds. My point is love all around is needed here. Why not extract a recently dead man (just for 1 minute) from the allegations of molestation that people made about him. Like every one of us, there were betterr sides to MJ and I'm sure that these alleged crimes will resurface as time goes on. I've seen evidence of it throughout the internets.

As far as people making money off of his death, this does not surprise me at all. After his early success due to his solo career, that's what people did and it will continue long after his family buries him. It's a shame.

06-27-2009, 09:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lamusa Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 76	Just a little humanizing [QUOTE=Kanzeon;371053]Michael Jackson is getting far more respect that he's received in decades: much less talk about the charges of horrifying crimes that may have scarred children for life, much more talk about the talent and the music. Though MJ's life became overshadowed by the crimes he was accused of, that in no way should undermine the contributions he has made musically particularly as a black man who was able to captivate the world and unify many musically regardless of race and class. I feel the same way about Bob Marley, who also died young. I think the problem in our society with regards to people who commit crimes against children is the utter disregard for the offender's humanity - What's more, the so-called offender in this case is DEAD. MJ looked like he suffered terribly whether he committed these crimes or not and now has died young. I hope the children he may or may not have molested continue to heal and receive counseling. It's possible his death has brought up those old deep wounds. My point is love all around is needed here. Why not extract a recently dead man (just for 1 minute) from the allegations of molestation that people made about him. Like every one of us, there were betterr sides to MJ and I'm sure that these alleged crimes will resurface as time goes on. I've seen evidence of it throughout the internets. As far as people making money off of his death, this does not surprise me at all. After his early success due to his solo career, that's what people did and it will continue long after his family buries him. It's a shame.