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so sad, too young to go
The destruction that child molestation causes in peoples lives effects generations and numerous family members. I look so very forward to the truth that WILL now come out.
As usual the media, and even you, make no mention of the death of Farrah Fawcett on the same day. That is a true tragedy. Jackson’s death came quick. Farrah’s was a far more painful struggle and much more worthy of sympathy.
I agree wholeheartedly with Ray Pepper on both accounts.
Having been molested by a family member, I know the effects it has and I know it affects others around me. I too hope the truth comes out and that people realize that although Jackson was great at one time, his later years proved him to be a very disturbed and crazy individual.
Farrah Fawcett’s death was a true tragedy and was over-shadowed but hopefully the good that comes out of that is that her family was able to grieve in privacy.
smellykitty,
I’m not insensitive to this issue and was myself molested many times (not by a family member) as a child, through my early teens and even by business associates as a young adult, on many occasions. Violently and forcibly several times.
But when someone has that much money, meaning people could claim things for monetary gain, I choose to give Michael the benefit of the doubt.
Something tells me the truth may out at some point when the children are old enough to speak out for themselves without parental encouragement. I guess that means I don’t believe it.
The destruction that child molestation causes in peoples lives effects generations and numerous family members. I look so very forward to the truth that WILL now come out.
As usual the media, and even you, make no mention of the death of Farrah Fawcett on the same day. That is a true tragedy. Jackson’s death came quick. Farrah’s was a far more painful struggle and much more worthy of sympathy.
ray is unfortunately correct.
Ray, please don’t piss on my grief. What I feel is real…respect that here please.
Sorry you felt I “pissed on your grief”. Not sure why you got that impression. It appears we have very different opinions of Michael Jackson. I also enjoyed his music.
I grieve over the 4 more U.S. soldiers that died today in Iraq. Try and watch this rebroadcast tomorrow night of the struggle and legacy Farrah Fawcett left us. I hope it will ease your grief from the passing of Michael.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30749929/
Sorry you felt I “pissed on your grief”. Not sure why you got that impression. It appears we have very different opinions of Michael Jackson. I also enjoyed his music.
I grieve over the 4 more U.S. soldiers that died today in Iraq. Try and watch this rebroadcast tomorrow night of the struggle and legacy Farrah Fawcett left us. I hope it will ease your grief from the passing of Michael.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30749929/
I have many memories attached to when the Jackson Five songs were playing on the radio. I can remember watching their cartoon TV show on Saturday morning. I remember playing ‘Charlie’s Angels’ after school. I am so shocked and sad. They were both so young.
Ray,
Just say you are sorry and stop it. This is a blog…you want the news, go to CNN. This is my personal feeling today. Your personal feelings on OTHER topics belong on your own blog.
I wouldn’t have posted this because it was “news”…I posted it because I was very moved. You seem to be moved by other things today…do that by commenting around the internet on posts on those topics.
Will you ever learn to be on topic? I know you are a nice guy, I just wish you would get a little wiser on what “a blog” is and how to conduct yourself on them.
I only said FOUR WORDS which are indisbutable and posted it because it is of concern to ME. How can you argue with that?
If I just told you my Mother died, would you tell me to be more concerned about other things?
Seriously…this is important to me. That point is not up for argument or discussion. If you can’t say something nice on topic, then just read and leave this post alone!
I am moved to tears and am profoundly affected and so I blogged it…
Ardell, I’m very sorry about your loss.
“Your personal feelings on OTHER topics belong on your own blog.”
I’m not allowed to express MY personal feelings on a blog? Why not?
Not sure why you see everything I write is a “rip” against you. Its a shame we cannot read “tone”. Bringing up the death of your mother as a comparison is way out of line.
When I saw your title “Michael is gone”. I wrote what popped in my head. Again, sorry for attempting to convey my opinion.
Ardell, I’m very sorry about your loss.
“Your personal feelings on OTHER topics belong on your own blog.”
I’m not allowed to express MY personal feelings on a blog? Why not?
Not sure why you see everything I write is a “rip” against you. Its a shame we cannot read “tone”. Bringing up the death of your mother as a comparison is way out of line.
When I saw your title “Michael is gone”. I wrote what popped in my head. Again, sorry for attempting to convey my opinion.
Ray,
My Father died many years ago in pretty much the same manner as Michael. They worked on him for almost the same amount of time with similar results. So the reference to my Mom is NOT out of line, for me. When I posted this, Michael’s death had not even been reported yet by CNN…it was fresh and painful.
Also, being Italian, the day a man dies is a profound day for me. A day to respect and remember all the good things of his life, from the time he was a small boy. It is a time to pray for his weaknesses and herald his strengths. Death is a whole life passing…
I can clearly see your perspective, being a nurse, regarding the long suffering. Please try to see mine. There are few deaths that impact me like family, and Michael is one of them. Frank Sinatra’s death was simlar for me. Even Mario Lanza’s death, though I was quite young, still saddens me.
Reactions to death are involuntary, especially extreme ones. The connections we make internally often defy explanation.
The World mourns today, and will for days to come. Those who can’t join the sentiment should at least bow their heads and repect the grief of others.
I see the small boy he once was, I see a talent that only God can bestow, I see the pain of a man who had huge conflicts when he looked at “the man in the mirror” and I feel it all with a heaviness of heart that goes from my head to my toe. I don’t know why. I just do.
While your reaction I’m sure is also an honest one, it is also like spitting on and stamping on a man’s obituary, and the grief of those who mourn him.
It is not about his death…it is about his life. I will not be surprised if those who feel most strongly today, are ones who may have lied about him for monetary gain. Maybe not…but I leave that door open as I am not his judge. I remain in awe of his enormous talent and how much it impacted the lives of many, many people.
Ray,
My Father died many years ago in pretty much the same manner as Michael. They worked on him for almost the same amount of time with similar results. So the reference to my Mom is NOT out of line, for me. When I posted this, Michael’s death had not even been reported yet by CNN…it was fresh and painful.
Also, being Italian, the day a man dies is a profound day for me. A day to respect and remember all the good things of his life, from the time he was a small boy. It is a time to pray for his weaknesses and herald his strengths. Death is a whole life passing…
I can clearly see your perspective, being a nurse, regarding the long suffering. Please try to see mine. There are few deaths that impact me like family, and Michael is one of them. Frank Sinatra’s death was simlar for me. Even Mario Lanza’s death, though I was quite young, still saddens me.
Reactions to death are involuntary, especially extreme ones. The connections we make internally often defy explanation.
The World mourns today, and will for days to come. Those who can’t join the sentiment should at least bow their heads and repect the grief of others.
I see the small boy he once was, I see a talent that only God can bestow, I see the pain of a man who had huge conflicts when he looked at “the man in the mirror” and I feel it all with a heaviness of heart that goes from my head to my toe. I don’t know why. I just do.
While your reaction I’m sure is also an honest one, it is also like spitting on and stamping on a man’s obituary, and the grief of those who mourn him.
It is not about his death…it is about his life. I will not be surprised if those who feel most strongly today, are ones who may have lied about him for monetary gain. Maybe not…but I leave that door open as I am not his judge. I remain in awe of his enormous talent and how much it impacted the lives of many, many people.
I’m always glad to see Ardell’s admirable writing talents get away (once in a while) from the mechanics of the business of Real Estate buying and selling. JG
Oh man. I’ve never seen that vid/performance before. Wow. That’s amazing talent. He worked that stage. Poor man. Tortured. Too bad he really couldn’t enjoy his talent and celebrity and success.
To the guys up at the top: MJ and Farrah’s deaths are two diffent events. ARDELL was writing on MJ. She didn’t confuse the two, why should you?
Hi Kev,
Sorry I missed your comments. The comments weren’t emailing for a few days before I noticed. Surprised you didn’t see that performance…it was truly amazing and the 2nd one that came to my mind. The first, the first ever moonwalk, was being picked up everywhere else, so I chose this one. Both equally my favorites.
Hi, y’all. I’m Ardell’s sister. I was in DC when the news hit. I made my employee and four clients sit down and spend a half hour mourning the passing of a genius. Like Ardell, I decline to pass judgment on the lives of people so different from us that we cannot imagine their talent or their pain. Elvis, Frank, Michael — how can we know what world they were living in? Mourn the passing of genius, forgive the sins, and remember that even geniuses are mere mortals.
please dont insult elvis presley and frank sinatra by including them in the company of michael jackson. most celebrities have issues, but this isnt even an apples to apples comparison.
fillmore,
From a genius of talent standpoint and work product, it is. We’re not talking about anyone’s “issues”. We’re talking about the level of talent. Musically speaking you don’t think they are in the same category?
michael jackson was obviously very talented, but he was also a product of the commercialized mtv generation; elvis presley, the beatles, sinatra, the who, were not. thriller is a great album, but in the grand scheme of music history, it doesnt even sniff the top ten albums of all time…probably not even top twenty. if selling an obscene amount of albums sets the criteria, nickelback can safely punch their tickets to legendary status right now.
It’s already a madhouse in L.A. in preparation for the 1:00 p.m. services. I have a huge collection of Sinatra and really nothing of Michael’s. My reaction surprised me, but it was genuine.
I really miss Michael Jackson. He is truly the greatest pop singer of the century. Farewell king of pop..
i will really miss the King of Pop. michael jackson is truly the best pop artist in this lifetime.:*: