OT....Michael Jackson is dead at 50 from cardiac arrest

I am so sad by this breaking news. He died because his heart stopped.He was going to turn 51 in August.I will always remember him.May he rest in peace.I love you Michael! I am also shocked about Farah Fawcett passing as well.Three dead all in one week.I am just in shock over this. Ed McMahon,Farah Fawcett, and Michael Jackson.Just had to share with ya'll.

Brandy

Ed led a long and great life. Farrah's exit was sad, no one should have to leave this existence that way.

MJ... Well, let's keep the boys that he shared a bed in our minds as well. But, yes, I will agree he was iconic in the music world, and at least iTunes is probably cashing in as we speak.


Chris

I am so glad that you added that part about MJ.  I have thought of those precious little boys all afternoon.  I just told my husband that he and OJ should have been brothers they both got away with some serious crimes.  I honestly think that those children told the truth.

Thanks for replying and sharing your opinions! I believe everyone is entitled to their opinion.But you all are right about the other two exits Farrah and Ed. But thanks for replying your opinions. It is appreciated!

Brandy

 Wow Brandy, I am impressed. Someone who isn't afraid to read other people's opinions if they vary from their own. You just made an OH friend!


Chris

I am who I am that is what makes me unique! Everybody always says I am wired different! LOL Thanks for being my friend! I welcome you! The more the merrier!

Brandy

(Chris)
Well put in your post. I watched 20/20 last night. The first hour was dedicated to Michael and the second hour was about Farrah. I texted my sister to watch Farrah's. Her battle with cancer has a large impact on our lives as my grandmother is battling blood cancer and it has been a long hard road. I cried watching Farrah suffer because I've seen it first hand. I Honor Farrah for the courage she portrayed and the way she wanted to share that with others. To not give up and to fight. I know she was tired and I know she is resting now.

I had heard about MJ through news reports; but then my 16 yr old comes to tell me and the first thing out of his mind was justice would be served. He knew he wasn't convicted but that one person knew whether he was guilty or not and that is true. We don't have to judge him he answers for himself. It is sad that he is remembered that way but I know that with fame comes poor judgement in some cases. And yes we are all entitled to our own opinion and should love/like everyone.
I loved Michael as a child. And I love Janet Jackson too. I'm such a HUGE 80's fan. I love all the 80s music and can remember watching a whole different MTV than we have now! Wow.. am I old. lol

Michael was not convicted of sexually molesting those boys.  None of you know whether he did or did not.  While I agree that it is indeed terrible if he did molest them, it is also terrible for people to accuse him, if he did not.  Children do lie, especially when they have been coached by their parents to do so for financial gain.  Child do lie when one parent coaches a child to say things against another in a custody hearing.   For a very long time we believed that children did not lie about sexual abuse, we now know that is not true in all cases.  However, by the time that the courts and people like me who do the child interviews are done, the harm has been done to the innocent adult, if we find that the child has been coached.  Yes, you can clearly tell if a child has been coached...and because that information needs to be kept private, I will not tell you how.    Yes, some adults do get by with abusing children...but you are on very shakey ground and drawing a lot of conclusion about Michael Jackson without any facts.  You only have the information that was supplied to you by the press...and surely, you are aware that they are not the best source for facts.  Please do not make this accusation, as what you are actually doing is libelous, you are publishing something about another person without knowledge of the facts.  You could be sued.

.  Please be careful what you say in a public forum

I do not support child abuse or abusers, but I do support a person's right to be protected from accusation when the accuser does not have accurate knowledge. 

 Very Well Said Dr. Karla! 

Only God knows whether he actually did these crimes or not.  It is not our place to pass judgement on others...what if it was us or one of our family members?  How would we feel about it?  Just my humble opinion. 

Just FYI...I'm NOT a huge MJ fan either. 

I agree my friend.  My niece falsely accused a family member.  She FINALLY admitted it because she thought she wanted to leave her home with someone she met on the internet and this could help her.  So was her thinking.  But, before the admission of her lie, the family member was damaged and so were his own 2 children who were 10 and 6.  They had to undergo questions asked about thier father that they didn't understand and were kept from him for a week.  Lies kill and destroy! 

Well said!