Blinded by the Hype
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
By JT Ramsay
Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:02:56 GMT
So remember that shockingly tasteful Michael Jackson memorial that took place yesterday? You might've noticed that it was a pretty opulent affair, paid for by the taxpayers of Los Angeles. If you've been paying close attention, you might also know that California is facing a serious deficit, so paying for Michael Jackson's funeral service might seem a bit of a stretch.Maybe you thought some beneficent corporation would step forward to foot the bill, or that the Jackson estate would pony up to cover the expense. You'd be wrong, but it's a nice thought. Instead, the Mayor of Los Angeles is reaching out to Michael Jackson fans the world over, asking them to donate to a PayPal account to help defray the costs of the ceremony.
That's right. You're not dreaming. The Mayor of Los Angeles has taken the same approach to microfinancing the Michael Jackson memorial as any random blogger might try to pay for his or her hosting fees.
What Do You Think? |
Message Edited by JT_Ramsay on 07-08-2009 02:04 PM
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NO WAY!And his children (I use that term very loosly) don't have a drop of black blood in them, unless your Stevie Wonder looking at them!
Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:38:46 GMT | sec123
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You know what get a life. Those are his kids, do you have kids if so pay more attention to your own.Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:07:43 GMT | understaning
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The comment that is above this comment was to refer to comment number 1. Now I would like to say I am very light skinned myself and by brothers and sisters are a little bit darker then me. I know that down in slavery black woman was taken by their master. I come to find out that my great great great Grandmother was white.Now get a life like I said. Research you might just be surprise yourself.
Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:14:06 GMT | understaning
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sec123,you belong on the maury show.being a father is not JUST looking like your children...i think your comment is rude and disrespectful and definitly not funny,he was a wonderful father to those kids and i would make a donation if i knew that it was going directly to the mj fund(he was very giving and caring)but who knows where the money really goes to.times are tough for everyone right now.
Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:18:30 GMT | ladylola
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that right if the money was going directly to MJ yes, but there are so many people taken money from Politics to just regualar people you do not know who to trust any more.Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:33:16 GMT | understaning
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what about all those entertainers, movie stars, and athletes living in and around LA? they should all put their money where their mouths are and pony up. why should LA foot the bill. how bankrupt must CA become before it no longer exists as a functioning state? what is wrong with you people?Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:38:22 GMT | hamptonspdwy
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I TOTALLY agree with hamptonspdwy's comment above. With all the celebrities that attended, they couldn't all pitch in and foot the bill? Kobe Bryant makes more in one year's endorsement fees than the shindig cost. Pony up Hollywood!Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:11:18 GMT | badd_bonz
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I grew up daydreaming about one day going to Hollywood and becoming an entertainer. I am so grateful I did not! The majority of these people appear to be so self-absorbed they don't realize the common people who buy their records, see their movies, and go to their sporting events are sufferring financially. ABSOLUTELY, THEY SHOULD FORK OVER SOME OF THEIR MONEY! If they honestly appreciate Michael Jackson's talent, they will be the honorable thing and help pay for his memorial.Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:11:24 GMT | chihuahuagal
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NO, SHOULD HAVE BEEN PRIVATE. THEN HAVE SOMETHING SPECIAL.Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:34:05 GMT | SPARTEN
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The private affair was sufficient. The public affair was for the public fans. If they want to donate, they should be allowed to do so. To properly honor the deceased, people should donate to all the charities MJ supported.Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:54:13 GMT | suezdawter
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Tacky, tacky tacky. It should come out of Michael Jackson's eastate, but it should have been negotiated before it took place.Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:07:13 GMT | mucmuc2
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The Jackson estate should help pay for the memorial service. If there was not money, then why would the city go into debt?Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:38:44 GMT | Mollystrongg
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NO. When is enough really enough?How many things can a middle income American donate towards? This is INSANE !
Mon, 13 Jul 2009 01:38:47 GMT | mumsinjerz
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Comment 1 was dumb. If there was no money for a memorial, then there shouldn't have been one.Tue, 21 Jul 2009 02:16:32 GMT | cori2121