Leave Michael Jackson Alone
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There have been many negative statements and comments about MJ since his passing. It’s time to remember him for what we know, not what we’ve heard.
On June 25, 2009, at around 2:16 PM, Michael Jackson was pronounced dead. Ever since news of his death, there has been nothing but mixed emotions among people of the world. While many are mourning the death of the King of Pop, others are making jokes, whereas some are claiming that he was “not a hero”, that he was “a child molester”, that he does not deserve “this much publicity” among other things.
First of all, ask yourself a question. Do you know Michael Jackson personally? Have you ever held a conversation with this man? Have you ever stepped foot into his home? Were you there on the day that he was allegedly molesting a child? Chances are, you’ve answered no to each and every one of these questions. The only reason that you claim to know what you know is based on what you’ve heard through the media. Let me remind you, my friend, that hearsay is inadmissable as evidence in court. Your claims hold no water. Michael was never proven to be guilty, therefore you are wrong.
Secondly, it is safe to say that you have no idea what went on in Michael Jackson’s personal life while he was growing up and even afterwards. Sure, he admitted that he was abused by his father and his sister LaToya wrote a tell-all book. But even knowing that, you weren’t there. You did not experience what Michael experienced first-hand in his lifetime. By calling him names, calling him “insane” or “strange”, you are doing exactly what his father did to him. But the fact remains, Michael is no longer here, he is in a better place, so your efforts to belittle him are in vain. There is no point in dwelling on these negative things.
Michael Jackson is, and will always be, the King of Pop and that is all that we will ever truly know. We will never know the extent of the abuse he endured. We will never know what really went on with those children. We will never know Michael as our friend who we have held deep conversations with. We will know his music. Our children will know his music. And their children will know his music. He will live on forever through the beauty and power of his music and that’s what we need to remember.
You cannot judge Michael Jackson on what you have heard in the media. With that said, you cannot judge him period. Only God can judge Michael, and who are you to say what his judgement will be? Passing judgement on a man whom you have never met proves just how narrow-minded the world has become.
Rest in peace, Michael Jackson. Your music will live on for generations and generations to come. You are the inspiration to many.
3 Comments
Emily,this was a beautiful article.It is one thing if you didn’t like Michael for whatever reason when he was alive.It is another to to spew hateful unproven statements about him when he has died and is no longer here to defend himself.One has to wonder what he personally did to them for them to say such disgusting things even when he has passed away.I’m guessing maybe he had too much talent for their liking.Jealousy shows itself in many forms.In a way I’m kind of glad Michael is no longer here to deal with these disrespectful and insensitive people.He is now in a better place.Thanks for putting these judgemental twits in their proper place.
the media needs leave micheal jackson alone .he was a good daddy,agreat singer,perfrom .idon’t think debbie rowe should have micheal kids. she might be the real mother, but she took money from him .they should stay with his mom.
This trashing of Micheal was the exact same thing he tried to escape in life. Shows you how real his fears were! This article says it all! He was a beautiful person, too good for this world full of bigots and jealous people. I hope he has the peace and serenity he was looking for and so deserves,