My wife and I watched the (recorded) Tribute last night. I was amazed by all the tributes and incredibly complimentary remarks that were said about him -- from fellow entertainiers, to friends, clergy, politicians, world leaders, and family alike. I had no idea the positive impact he had on so many people, Nor, had I realized how many charities Michael had been involved with, and heavily supported....both, with time and finances. Say what you want about his personal life, but he did do some very positive things for this world we live in.
MJ to a Father: Hey, can little Bobby spend the night with me? Father to MJ: Uh, sure, I suppose. MJ: He can crawl in my bed at night. Father: Oh I see, just slip inbetween you & the Mrs. MJ: I sleep alone. Father: Oh. MJ: I use a glove, you know. And so the father lets his kid sleep with a 40-something year old man. How whack is that???
Listen I wasn't in Michael's bedroom but IMO he was a big KID, if you ever get a chance watch Jackson 5 and realize what a douche bag his dad was. Michael NEVER had friends growing up other than brothers and I think that's why he acted like a kid. Michael cared WAY to much about people and KIDS. I just think some don't REALLY realize what he did for hospitals, fans, kids, Africa, and more in charity work..
One thing I noticed there was nary a mention of his father, Joe, during the tribute. I think there's a connection there, somehow. Yeah, Micheal catapulted deep into space. However, I still stand by my remarks that he did some remarkable things for the world as a whole. He might very well have used his financial (and even time) resources in counterproductive ways.
There is certainly props to him for his charitable work. But the rest is speculation and based on some of the things children have said, my opinion is that he was either molesting young boys (by the way, ever notice how little girls or older boys weren't invited to spend the night and play with Michael?) or at least expressing a sexual deviancy towards them that was equqlly criminal.
Only $15.3 million to get out of being a pederast prison bitch. What a deal! Here are the boy's claims from 1993. http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/mjdec1.html
I am fully aware of all the good things Micheal Jackson did for charity, and I believe he did it from his heart. But that doesn't excuse having sexual relations with children, not even close.
