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Grace2you said:
on June 25, 2009 06:54 PM ET

In memorial the the talented, yet troubled King of Pop, Michael Jackson.

How tragic.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZI9OYMRwN1Q
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Grace2you
Post #15
Grace2you replied to CharMi1949's Post #14 :
on June 27, 2009 10:49 PM ET

Thank you!


CharMi1949
Post #14
CharMi1949 said:
on June 27, 2009 07:27 PM ET

Here is a very good website that has a much of Michael Jackson's music on it.  Enjoy

 

No one can deny, he was truly talented!  RIP

 

http://www.youtube.com/user/michaeljackson


abg
Post #13
abg replied to opinioned1's Post #2 :
on June 27, 2009 05:21 PM ET

Pure envy and jealousy drive a person to see the worst in another.  Get over it and truly look at the BIGGER picture.


Quackers
Post #12
Quackers said:
on June 26, 2009 12:25 PM ET

What a tragedy to be dead at only 50, he should have had years more. He has influenced generations of musicians with his innovations in music, dance, and video. I remember sitting watching Thriller on MTV and being completely captivated, it was awesome. It was so tragic that his personal problems took over his life. He was an adult without any idea of how to be one, and apparently was surrounded by people unwilling to step in and give him solid advice.


rker321
Post #11
rker321 said:
on June 26, 2009 12:11 PM ET

He will always be remember for his musical genius. Goodbye Michael, you will never be forgotten.


daeb122762
Post #10
daeb122762 replied to opinioned1's Post #2 :
on June 25, 2009 08:26 PM ET

Let those who are free of sin cast the first stone.


52mg
Post #9
52mg said:
on June 25, 2009 08:05 PM ET

He was certainly one of the greatest entertainers this world has known. The mourning crowds will be like nothing we have ever seen.

 

Un fortunately when God gives someone extraordinary talent he often throws in some demons. Jackson didn't handle the demons well but he dealt with them the best he could. Lets ignore the naysayers who condemn him for his actions even though God has forgiven him.


KarlEmil
Post #8
KarlEmil replied to golfinsailor's Post #3 :
on June 25, 2009 07:54 PM ET

With talent comes responsibilities, but more often with talent comes madness.

He had great talent, but he was a victim of that very talent.  An abnormal childhood and then surrounded by sycomphants is an almost certain receipe for disaster.  When there is no one around you to say, "that's abnormal and you should stop or I will turn you in" (which is really the measure of a true friend), and money and lawyers to protect you from your actions, it is almost impossible to stop once you start.  It's the same story with far too many rich and powerful people.  Look at Howard Hughes.  Too many people need you and suck off you instead of be your friend.

That doesn't however excuse him from the things that he almost certainly did, only helps explain them a little bit.

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