I just saw the whole thing, it was a nice memorial and I'm glad it didn't turn into a circus. The most heartbreaking part of it was at the end where MJ's daughter was on stage speaking about her dad....VERY sad. 

I SAW TODAY  THE  MEMORIAL  CEREMONY OF MICHEAL JAKSON IT WAS REALY  NICE AND EMOTIONAL CEREMONY. I CRIED.

I never liked Michael Jackson or his music and I think that all this idolization is just crazy.

I do however feel sorry that he died, just as I feel sorry for anyone who dies. I also feel bad for his family.

RIP MJ

 That is a great point Cuttie.  :)

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Nurse_John says ...

I never liked Michael Jackson or his music and I think that all this idolization is just crazy.

I do however feel sorry that he died, just as I feel sorry for anyone who dies. I also feel bad for his family.

RIP MJ

I told my boyfriend, that I didn't think it was right for the media to give all the focus on M.J, I told him that there have been other celebrities that have died this year also, which have all been this month and last month, I think they should be remembered the same as M.J, the world should stop putting him on a pedetal. Death happens to us all, and our lives should not be partial because we were not as famous as he was.

You guys are so right. I mean Presidents who have died haven't gotten this much attention. It's getting kinda old. Every channel last night of the 3 networks devoted the entire night to this. Ridiculous. I had to go to the bio channel and watch the "Full House" bio to get away from it.

How much more can we cull out of his life? When they announce the toxicology report, I'm afraid the media will go nuts.

I just want to hear about the other celebrities memorial too. They are human beings like M.J. I think they deserve some coverage also. Some died accidental like he did, some where victims of murder. I would like to hear about them also.  Isn't that what news about VARIETY, not NOTIRITY

The media provides what consumers want most; supply and demand.  Apparently consumers have an insatiable appetite for the Michael Jackson coverage.  They must be out there or the media would not be blowing this up to the extent that they have.  I was kind of surprised to hear that even though they anticipated upwards of 250,000 people to crowd the streets of LA, there were only approximately 1000. 

The one thing that surprises me more than anything about the Jackson coverage is; he is receiving tons of attention for his superstardom, but relatively little attention about the suspected molestation and alleged victims.  I believe in respecting his family during such a grievious time,  but just as his superstar status has drawn the positive attention, I'm surprised it isn't drawing more of the negative attention.  Just having status of that magnitude commands both positive and negative attention; even during times that should be reserved for respect, grief and sanctuary.  Unfortunately, it goes with the territory.

I also realize that he was never convicted of the charges he faced.  I believe people are legally innocent until proven guilty.  I also believe that just because someone isn't found guilty in a court of law doesn't mean they are innocent.  There was some pretty incriminating evidence against him; including some statements that he made during an interview that I watched.  He openly talked about having children in bed.  The whole Neverland thing and much more evidence certainly raised many, many red flags.  Nobody knows the truth except him, God, and the victims; if it actually happened.  My hope is that it didn't happen.  If it didn't, I hope that he found peace before he died after being tormented by false accusers.  If it did, I hope that he reconciled with God before he died, and any victims that suffer/ed find healing and contentment.

You're right Samantha, it is serious stuff.  The news said that the Dr. was not authorized to prescribe drugs in California.  He may have a loop hole though.  They said that because it's unprecedented for the drug in question to be prescribed for any other reason than what it's meant for; it has never been scheduled as a controled substance.  Incidentally; the Dr. is licensed to prescribe drugs in Texas and somewhere else I believe, but not California.  It will be very interesting to see how this all shakes out.  I think they are very interested in getting to the bottom of it, and holding someone accountable.  Regardless of how influencial a celebrity is, Dr's need to practice safely within thier boundaries.  He can't blame Michael, it was his responsibilty to deny MJ's request if that is how it happened.  There is so much of this stuff that happens; celebrities checking out prematurely at the hands of a "candy man."

Im so glad yall brought this up.   I liked MJ's music.............I havent bought any of his cd's since the mid 80's.   I did have the number of soldiers who have died in afganisgan since June 25th................the number is scary.  Another emotional topic is there have been a total of 4 marines fighting in Afganistan, who have died in the last 5 days................the thing that has bothered me is these 25 were from my community.........all of them lived within 20 minutes of my house.  I know those families.  I know that I have been blessed because my son made it back..........he does have lung damage, but heck..........10 fingers and 10 toes, there was an angel with Patrick when that roadside bomb went off.   Some  of Patricks unit in that truck with Patrick was hurts badly, he hasnt lost a leg, but all ligaments in bilateral legs totally messed up and he'll be in surgeries once he gets back to Ga............that guy was from Lawrenceville.  That same roadside bomb killed the master sergeant, from Gadsden Alabama.   I guess I feel our soldiers deserve to be  honored by media...........they are heros!   One of those 4 who live so close to me, are flying into the tiny airport in Calhoun GA......tomorrow..............and will be transfered to the funeral home................the only one in our town...................well, he arrives at the airport between 3 and 3:30 tomorrow afternoon.   They have asked for the locals if possible to line hwy 41, the airport is on hwy 41 and is about 7 miles to the funeral home.  From what I was told, the family was hoping to line the road in case those crazy protesters who spit on our servicemen show up.  The subdivision we live in, the entrance is on hwy 41 &4 miles between the airport and the funeral home.  Im praying non of those mean people who protest our soldiers funerals show up.   Also, those bikers who were I think vietnam vets will be there to chapherone the hearse to the funeral home.  I hope that poor famiy will get media attention.  Not in the Michael Jackson media attention, just something to show respect and thanks for this young mans service in the Marines.   This boy gave the ultimate sacrifice.   He was 17 when he enlisted in the Marines and was 20 when killed by insurgents in afganistan on Thursday the 2nd of July.   I've called our Senator, I hope Senator Chambliss does something.......ANYTHING!!!!!.   

What do ya'll think about the "Neverland Ghost," that appeared on Larry King live? 

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Im so glad yall brought this up.   I liked MJ's music.............I havent bought any of his cd's since the mid 80's.   I did have the number of soldiers who have died in afganisgan since June 25th................the number is scary.  Another emotional topic is there have been a total of 4 marines fighting in Afganistan, who have died in the last 5 days................the thing that has bothered me is these 25 were from my community.........all of them lived within 20 minutes of my house.  I know those families.  I know that I have been blessed because my son made it back..........he does have lung damage, but heck..........10 fingers and 10 toes, there was an angel with Patrick when that roadside bomb went off.   Some  of Patricks unit in that truck with Patrick was hurts badly, he hasnt lost a leg, but all ligaments in bilateral legs totally messed up and he'll be in surgeries once he gets back to Ga............that guy was from Lawrenceville.  That same roadside bomb killed the master sergeant, from Gadsden Alabama.   I guess I feel our soldiers deserve to be  honored by media...........they are heros!   One of those 4 who live so close to me, are flying into the tiny airport in Calhoun GA......tomorrow..............and will be transfered to the funeral home................the only one in our town...................well, he arrives at the airport between 3 and 3:30 tomorrow afternoon.   They have asked for the locals if possible to line hwy 41, the airport is on hwy 41 and is about 7 miles to the funeral home.  From what I was told, the family was hoping to line the road in case those crazy protesters who spit on our servicemen show up.  The subdivision we live in, the entrance is on hwy 41 &4 miles between the airport and the funeral home.  Im praying non of those mean people who protest our soldiers funerals show up.   Also, those bikers who were I think vietnam vets will be there to chapherone the hearse to the funeral home.  I hope that poor famiy will get media attention.  Not in the Michael Jackson media attention, just something to show respect and thanks for this young mans service in the Marines.   This boy gave the ultimate sacrifice.   He was 17 when he enlisted in the Marines and was 20 when killed by insurgents in afganistan on Thursday the 2nd of July.   I've called our Senator, I hope Senator Chambliss does something.......ANYTHING!!!!!.   

AMEN!!! I am so glad that everyone is in agreement with me on this.  My boyfriend urgued with me about this, because he is a huge M.J fan. I felt so bad for everyone who has died recently, and didn't get any media attention. Angie mention about 5 marines died recently, I heard from a friend that 5 marines died on the day of M.J funeral/ Memorial services. I didn't know this, because everyone one was focused on M.J. That's so sad. I bet if those marines would of known that  people don't care if they risks their lives so  we can stay safe in this country so we can celebrate M.J's funeral, they would of been so disappointed, that a celebrity life is more important than theirs.

I am just sad anyone loses their life

I don't understand why in heck, did LA spend I heard could add up to 4 million dollars, on a celebrity that had money. My daughter's classes has been eliminated in school,  and my high transcripts were delayed because of the budget, so I could get into a RN program. I am so freeken sick of this Caifornia life. I am serious thinking about leaving here. It seems like this state is headed over the clift literally!!!!

Thank you Cherly, I am going to my information session for the county of Los Angeles Allied  nursing school tommorrow. I told them my transcipts were sent back, because of the budget crisis here in California, so I said, they will resend it in the mail, in four days, they said, that I had until September to get them in for the Spring semester of 2010. I am glad about that. I am not glad about the cancellation of my daughters highschool, and college classes/ summer school, I will leave this state, if my daughters can't continue there education here. My dad will be glad to have me live in Kokomo Indianna with him. I will work with my CNA, and use my LVN to do the LVN to BSN there. I am serious. Have a nice evenning.

I don't know, they all went to hell, just like this state is going. If my mom wouldn't have got sick, I would of took my dad's offer to live with him in Indianna 12 years ago. He and his wife bought three houses since then, for a little of nothing. All I have here is stress, bad traffic,  no  money , high rent and cuts in education programs, especially college education.