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Okay, I guess I should really say something about Michael Jackson’s death. I was trying to avoid that, but it seems too big of an issue to let slide. After all, most every newspaper, online and print, have devoted at least a small portion of their front pages to the star. Some have even given him the luxury of an entire arts section.
Here are my thoughts—First of all, I should say that it is a real shame MJ passed away. He did possess very real talent and definitely deserves the respect that so many people are now giving him after his death. His music has been a staple of our culture that we cannot deny. So many of us have had wonderful memories dancing the night away to songs like “Thriller” and “Billy Jean.”
However, I should also say that just because you are a rock star, you should not be entitled to break the law. What’s good for the average American citizen should also be good for you. In this aspect of MJ’s life, I have the least respect, if any. Being a ‘smooth criminal’ allowed him to get away with touching little kids. There’s a real problem there.
And let’s not forget when Michael changed his skin color, wore surgical masks all the time, and started talking like a little girl. Come on, that was just weird.
I will forever remember the young MJ, singing “ABC” and dancing around the stage with his siblings. I will remember the teenage MJ, singing “Beat It” and rockin’ out with his bad self. The later years of his life will remain a mishmosh of strange antics and funky appearances. I will block that out.
Respect, MJ.
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