The Man in The Mirror

Earlier this week, the public memorial service for Michael Jackson, took place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Many big name entertainers were on hand to pay tribute to the “King of Pop”. Even the Reverend Al Sharpton made a speech. Everyone who spoke told of fond memories of Mr. Jackson. There were performances by most who took the stage but, the daughter of Michael Jackson is the one who stole the show and everyone’s heart.

Paris Katherine Jackson spoke of her father and the love they shared. As she broke down, so did many in the audience. Jermaine Jackson sang a favorite song of his brother Michael, almost succumbing to tears. But not everyone in the public spotlight shares the sympathy towards the entertainer.

U. S. Representative Peter King of the 3rd District in New York has stated publicly that too much is being made of Mr. Jackson’s death and he should not be so eulogized as a good person. Representative King points out the Pedophile and child abuse accusations made towards Mr. Jackson. Even though he was acquitted of any wrong doing in the trial he did face.

For me, I think the funeral should be over and done. I do believe it is being dragged out much longer than necessary. However, I do believe Michael Jackson should be remembered for the good he brought to this world. His talent was a stepping stone to the caring he showed towards children around the world. I think we honor his talent and take the skeletons of his life and bury them forever. No purpose would be served by denigrating a person who obviously gave to this world far more than he took from it.

That’s How I See It.

Websites of reference;
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/07/07/michael-jacksons-kids-pri_n_227210.html
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/gigi-levangie-grazer/perilous-isolation-the-ve_b_228333.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jackson
http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/people/jackson-riddled-with-needle-marks-reports-20090709-ddnb.html
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/06/rep-king-on-jackson-theres-nothing-good-about-this-guy/
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1915566/peter_king_new_york_congressman_calls.html?cat=49
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/07/06/pete-king-michael-jackson_n_226062.html
http://www.visi.com/juan/congress/cgi-bin/newmemberbio.cgi?lang=&member=NY03&site=ctc