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View Poll Results: Jackson's Death: How do you feel about it?
Gutted. it's the day the boogie died 0 0%
Saddened. And his poor children... 14 26.42%
Meh. Didn't know him, wasn't into his music 12 22.64%
Unsurprised. Lifestyle choices like that, bound to happen 13 24.53%
Glad. One less kiddy-fiddler to worry about 2 3.77%
Something else (please explain if you can) 12 22.64%
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Old 06-26-2009, 06:58 AM   #11
Shawnee123
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I know a large portion of folks think he was guilty. I don't know. I really don't. For one thing, I've always wondered about the parents who allowed sleepovers when his urges, for want of a better word, were in question. That seems suspicious to me, not because of that starstruck mentality, but were there almost hopes for unpleasantries which could later bring large cash settlements? More specifically, did abuses actually occur? Signs point to yes, but I don't convict in my head based on what I hear in my little corner of the world.

Regardless, when I see old video of Michael when he was a little kid, belting out I'll Be There, I am just floored at his talent. Thriller was released in late 82, and during my freshman year of college in 83, you couldn't go anywhere without hearing it. He was an amazing entertainer, with the pop music and his dancing.

I think it's always sad when a pop culture icon dies. No, I didn't know him, it's not the same as losing a loved one, but part of them was part of our lives.

As was pointed out, I think he had a miserable existence too. It's just sad.
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