Comments on: Liveblog: Michael Jackson memorial

By: Jane

Jane — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:58:29 +0000

Typical…the writer of this blog couldn't or wouldn't find it in his heart to can the sarcasm. It's so easy to be cynical and emotionally shut down. Apparantely it demonstrates "strength" and "toughness". What it shows is a lack of humanity. Wearing dark glasses in a darkened arena…maybe, just maybe' they didn't want to cry in front of everyone. Maybe it was a way to get "privacy" in a very public service. This article really says so little about how and what transpired at the event. What it does show is the scribbler's callousness.

By: Wildberry

Wildberry — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:32:08 +0000

Yes, MJ was a great entertainer. But he was not Leonardo da Vinci, nor Louis Pasteur. He did not invent a cure for cancer.

The entire circus is preposterous and goes to show how much society (or at least the media) is out of touch with reality.

And, oh, by the way, did any of the African Americans singing his praises notice that MJ bleached his skin and changed his features to look whiter than white, that he dated and married exckusively white women, or that his kids are conspicuously blond ? There was a BIG elephant in the Staples Center that nobody talked bout.

By: Patricia

Patricia — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:44:57 +0000

The circus is over, they've brought in the clowns, maybe we can get on with the important things going on in the world. My only concern is those 3 kids will become as weird as their father, now being raised by the rest of the jacksons!

By: Fashionline101

Fashionline101 — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:59:22 +0000

3:40pm. Jackson’s daughter speaks. “I just want to say, ever since I was born, daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine. And I just want to say I love him.” She retreats then into Janet’s arms.

I've noticed as I was reading Maclean's commemorative issue for Michael, the page where they talk about his kids and fathering doesn't really explain how he cared and loved his kids but more like hinted that he was "unfit", I'm not sure if thats where they wanted the story to go, but that's the vibe I received from the article. If it was what they explained, I hope hearing the little girl speak about her father in that way changed your mind about his parenting. Only they can tell you the truth, and for sure they did.

All in All, Michael, I hope you are in a better place and you are truly happy. You are one of a kind and you will surely be missed. Continue your music wherever you may be for one day, we will all see and hear you play those beautiful songs.

By: Micheal

Micheal — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 05:07:23 +0000

my opinion should matter

By: toots

toots — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 03:41:39 +0000

i would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the organizers, everyone who participated (speakers, songs) it was great!!!

the LA police officers; work well done, thank you for being there today

my sincere sympathy to his three children, parents, brothers & sisters & the rest of the family; was great to see all of you being together, you were all so strong even though this was a hard day

to Jermaine; honestly you have a great voice; great performance; first time I actually hear it (can you believe it) wow!!!

to Paris, Prince Michael & Blanket your dad was great; his music will always be present & readily available for you to listen to;

he will always be present in your hearts; but what you will remember are the wonderful moments you shared with him (laughter, memories); keep that focus

bless all your hearts & remember … smile

By: RRP

RRP — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:23:34 +0000

Deneiceion i totally agree with you. i love children too and would never ever question them sleeping in my bed. i think ppl and media have really blown this up beyond what it really is. i truely think michael jackson had a true love for children too and did nothing wrong.

By: Deneiceion

Deneiceion — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:29:20 +0000

Jeff Toobin of CNN should stop talking for a moment. I am 36 years old and 5-11 years old girls sleep at my house in my bed all the time. I love children and you have to be a person with a special heart to let children come in you home because they love being around you.Jeff please understand my mind does not think about inappropriate things with the children. We have fun and I just treat them like children. I think Michael Jackson had that same love for children.

By: Justin

Justin — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:57:52 +0000

Could they have been wearing sunglasses in a darkened arena because they didn't want people to see them crying? You've never seen sunglasses at a funeral before? The snarkiness in this blog was way out of line.

By: TashPoeme

TashPoeme — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:47:47 +0000

This memorial was so touching, not like the horror show that BET aired shortly after Michael's death. If this doesn't encourage people to at least hug their loved ones a little tighter... *wipes tears* http://tashpoeme.wordpress.com/2009/07/07/mj-memo...

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:32:34 +0000

I would have just appreciated it if he could have come with an alternative to "Seems about right." It's funny once or twice, but anything more than that is just laziness.

By: Eva

Eva — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:26:45 +0000

Broke my heart when his little girl spoke.

By: PolJunkie

PolJunkie — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:13:34 +0000

True. I'm a fan of Aaron but his sarcasm was really out of place on this one.

By: Hanging Out

Hanging Out — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:48:18 +0000

Ah, this is a liveblog, not a CP wire story.

By: Savi

Savi — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:33:43 +0000

Totally agree….just report what's happening…..we're not asking for your personal opinion

By: jolyon

jolyon — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:32:58 +0000

"Michael Jackson was basically doomed from birth."

I watched a few minutes of the memorial service while having lunch and I thought that MJ's three kids were "doomed from birth" and that they will be barmy their entire lives.

By: PolJunkie

PolJunkie — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:08:57 +0000

So Aaron… It is rather clear that you didn't want to do this assignment. Couldn't Macleans find a genuine fan among its staff to do this? Your sarcasm is getting a little annoying.

By: Terren

Terren — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:55:39 +0000

Why don't they have more shots of his family members?

By: Bailey

Bailey — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:20:30 +0000

It was free but you had to win a lottery to get tickets.

By: Anon

Anon — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:54:36 +0000

CNN.

CNN North (aka CBC Newsworld).

CTV Newsnet (now known as NewsChannel).

BBC.

RDI.

You can't miss it.

By: Vero

Vero — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:50:19 +0000

How much were the tickets to attend?

By: Natalie

Natalie — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:43:33 +0000

where can we see the memorial? on tv?