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Michael Jackson gone
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Posted 5 months ago As someone who used to sing to Michael Jackson for hours on end and read the words from his albums (and I do mean albums, not CD's) I'm a little shocked by his death today. While no one is going to live forever, musicians and celebs that make it past their prime are rare, and I thought MJ had done just that. He was even preparing a comeback tour. While MSNBC used the word "freakish" too many times in the article about him, I remember the MJ of the 80's no matter how wierd he became later in life. Anyone else sad? |
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| Posted 5 months ago I'm not sad, I'm relieved for him. So much controversy, so much financial debt. I feel for his children and family. I miss the old Michael Jackson, not the frail, quasi-deformed version. In my opinion, the media killed him. The irony is that they are going to have another two-week go around with his death. Let's sell another t-shirt! |
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| Posted 5 months ago
And it's hard for me to believe he's dead. He was so full of life! And only fifty years old. Those of you who've been blogging with me know I'm a big fan of Farrah Fawcett. I was devasted by her death earlier today; but of course, we've seen this coming for a long time. Then while I'm trolling the news websites for details about Farrah's final hours, suddenly there comes out of the blue the news about Michael Jackson. And his death, unlike Farrah's, caught us all off-guard. Who could have foreseen this? Nobody I know or have heard of. How quickly life changes, or comes to an end. Rest in peace, FF and MJ.
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| Posted 5 months ago Michael Jackson - an awesomely talented, tragically flawed human being. Farrah Fawcett - a stunningly beautiful and hugely talented actress, but even much more impressive - a lady of courage, compassion, and grace. May they both rest in peace.
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| Posted 2 months ago He is a very talanted guy. I really like his music. But he is not with us now. I really miss him. He was a great man. |
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| Posted 2 months ago johnslat says ...
There's not much that's impressive about Farrah Fawcett. She was beautiful, yes, she suffered from cancer, yes, but that's about where it all ends. How can you possibly state that Michael was less impressive that Farrah Fawcett? He went down on the Guinness book of world records as the pop star who has supported the most charities. He created two charities and really cared about the present condition of the world. Michael Jackson always wished to help those in need, despite relentless attacks by the media and scrutiny over a disease whose effects he could not control--vitiligo. HE was a man of courage, for continuing to fight for what is right regardless of the unstopping and downright cruel ridicule over preposterous and downright disgusting accusations/rumours. He was a man of compassion, who helped and blessed every country he stepped ground on. When touring, the man would visit orphanages to cheer up sick children, along with Lisa Marie at times, and he donated an impressive sum of money to charities worldwide throughout his lifetime. This is a forum for education--and Michael is forever important to this field. He supported the UNCF by donating his part of the Victory Tour earnings to the UNCF and two other charities. In addition to that, he has given speeches, one infamous one at Oxford University in 2001, about the present state of children and the importance of stopping the violence in neighbourhoods and reinforcing the nurturing parent/child bond. As educators, it is also up to us to heed this message and to help heal the world by discouraging violence in schools and motivating our students to achieve their best. That's why I went into teaching, anyway. We are, after all, neither babysitters nor audiobooks. We have a sacred duty in our teaching to inspire and to bring forth the latent genius that lies within each and every child. If we manage to inspire even one of these pupils into avoiding violence and drugs and achieving their dreams, our work has paid off. This is all that Michael ever tried to say--the man himself was a genius and worthy of respect--especially from educators. Michael cared very much for the youth and he placed education as one of the top priorities in existence. Why? Because he didn't have a formal education himself, nor a proper childhood. Michael understood the importance of these and I must state that I agree with him completely. The man is inspiration in human form. On a more general note, numerous examples of his humanitarianism and kind-heartedness can be found all over, if one just cares enough to look. Michael was more compassionate than Farrah Fawcett ever cared to be. Farrah was kind enough to donate to the American Cancer Research and the National Domestic Violence Hotline, but that's where it all comes to a stop.Despite suffering from cancer herself, she extended her hand in limited amount. Michael, on the other hand, supported all of the following: AIDS Project L.A. Michael's contributions to the world are too numerous to be properly listed. I have only touched the tip of the surface and already my post is horrendously long. So, to conclude before taking up too much space--Michael Jackson was more than just awesomely talented. He was not tragically flawed and he was beautiful, graceful and compassionate beyond compare. Inside, and out. R.i.P. Michael! The world shall never know another. |
I'm old enough to remember when Elvis died. Now it's like history repeating itself with the death of Michael Jackson, only more so. It's hitting us now through the TV news channels, the news sites on the Web, the online social networks.
