Michael Jackson dead at 50

JLM

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I guess my sentiments are little different from the mainstream. When it comes to guys f*****g around with little children, I think any accomplishments are automatically negated. How can the harm of destroying a child be compensated?
 

#juan

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Michael Jackson's problems likely stem from his being rich and famous beyond the dreams of avarice since he was five years old. Unfortunately, wealth and fame are only as deep as the holder.
 

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I have to say i never really 'got' Michael's music. To me it fit into the genre of Disco, Dance, Pop, Rap that has always competed with what i deemed more complex and interesting (and therefor less commercial) Jazz, Blues, serious Rock. But he was undoubtedly an icon as well as a tortured soul. RIP.
 
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Dexter Sinister

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How can the harm of destroying a child be compensated?
It was never demonstrated that he did any such thing. The first case was settled out of court (for about $3 million I think) and the details didn't become public as far as I know. The whole thing struck me as greedy parents trying to exploit a situation for financial gain. In the second he was acquitted. What you're saying is actionable; it's libel.
 

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I guess my sentiments are little different from the mainstream. When it comes to guys f*****g around with little children, I think any accomplishments are automatically negated. How can the harm of destroying a child be compensated?


didn't like the percieved competition?
 

JLM

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It was never demonstrated that he did any such thing. The first case was settled out of court (for about $3 million I think) and the details didn't become public as far as I know. The whole thing struck me as greedy parents trying to exploit a situation for financial gain. In the second he was acquitted. What you're saying is actionable; it's libel.

YOU'RE WRONG- he's considered a celebrity, but regardless, it doesn't take rocket science to figure out he was guilty, may be proving it is tough, but knowing it isn't.
When is bedtime at the Jackson house? When the big hand touches the little hand.
 

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YOU'RE WRONG- he's considered a celebrity, but regardless, it doesn't take rocket science to figure out he was guilty, may be proving it is tough, but knowing it isn't.
When is bedtime at the Jackson house? When the big hand touches the little hand.


JLM good day to you,

How can you know it to be true, if you can’t prove it?
 

L Gilbert

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YOU'RE WRONG- he's considered a celebrity, but regardless, it doesn't take rocket science to figure out he was guilty, may be proving it is tough, but knowing it isn't.
When is bedtime at the Jackson house? When the big hand touches the little hand.
Actually, he isn't wrong. Nothing was ever proven so in legal terms, he's as innocent as you or I. And you were libelling him (in legal terms).