Michael Jackson

[Lace Neil Singer]

I have to admit, I find the whole "Yay, such and such is dead now and therefore can't sue for slander, so let's bring out a scandal book FOR THE WIN!" idea a bit repungnent. It's surely no coincidence that this guy only mentions his book after the funeral. It smacks of cashing in on death.

[Kalli]

Not what I heard from his testimony. He had a special room that other adults weren't allowed in.

Source please?

[AFPheonix]

I have to admit, I find the whole "Yay, such and such is dead now and therefore can't sue for slander, so let's bring out a scandal book FOR THE WIN!" idea a bit repungnent. It's surely no coincidence that this guy only mentions his book after the funeral. It smacks of cashing in on death.

To be fair, it was already in the works before Michael's death. However, he did have to do a quick rewrite to include his death and memorial in the book, so that was a little tacky.
It does not surprise me one bit about MJ being gay. The man was terrible at picking beards. That, and the whole having 5 older brothers would statistically point to his increased possibility of being gay.

[Flyndaran]

...That, and the whole having 5 older brothers would statistically point to his increased possibility of being gay.

Heh, you read that study too? Even with many older brothers, the absolute statistic would still be below 50%.
Either way, I don't like too much bashing of him. Not because I have any respect for the dead, but because he can't hurt anyone else anymore. The issue itself has died. Let the living victims rest in peace.
Even if you believe it was all a conspiracy, then the issue is still dead as it's now even more unlikely for the "truth" to come out.

[Kalli]

The issue itself has died. Let the living victims rest in peace.
Even if you believe it was all a conspiracy, then the issue is still dead as it's now even more unlikely for the "truth" to come out.

I disagree, I think there's something to be said for the pursuit of truth for it's own sake, even when there is no longer anybody to receive justice.

However, I will concede that this particular debate has been mutilated beyond salvation. If anyone wishes to continue it, I'm happy to do it, but I agree that this particular thread has run its course.

[Flyndaran]

I disagree, I think there's something to be said for the pursuit of truth for it's own sake, even when there is no longer anybody to receive justice.
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In theory I agree. But why should anyone fund the search that can't lead to a prosecution?

[Kalli]

In theory I agree. But why should anyone fund the search that can't lead to a prosecution?

Oh sorry, I meant in the way of discussion and debate like we are doing here, not in the way of criminal investigation. I misunderstood your last post.

[Flyndaran]

Oh sorry, I meant in the way of discussion and debate like we are doing here, not in the way of criminal investigation. I misunderstood your last post.

But a debate rarely leads to any form of undeniable truth. I guess I misunderstood your last post too.

[Skunkle]

Waters on YouTube of one of their shows performing to Michael Jackson's music. This was apparently originally programmed in 1996 for a show in Brunei (and likely seen by Jackson there, on Brunei's massive Waltzing Waters unit, since it seems he visited for the Sultan's birtday in '96, for which this huge show was purchased and this programming done). The fountain runs to parts of "Remember The Time", "Heal The World", a very sinister "Who Is It", a breathtaking "You Are Not Alone", followed by "I Just Can't Stop Loving You", "Man In The Mirror", and ending with "Earth Song". Childhood memories + WW's Liquid Fireworks = Win in my book.