Yahoo is reporting that a vast majority of Americans have had their fill of the Michael Jackson story, while a scant three percent believe that not enough attention has been paid to his passing. Though Jackson's death is a tragedy, in this case clearer heads are prevailing. No matter how celebrity obsessed our culture has become, there is a time to cover the story in the news, and a time for the populace at large to move on and let the family grieve. Liking Thriller is not the same as losing a family member. And though it would seem just to leave the Jacksons alone, the story seems to grow daily. A law enforcement official speaking anonymously says that the F.B.I. has now joined the investigation of the doctors who prescribed the medication that contributed to Jackson's death. Though details are sketchy at this point, one guarantee is that any goverment involvement assures the books won't be closed on Jackson's death for a long time to come. [Billboard] and [Yahoo]
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Jackson Circus? I think that's a crude title Mr. Burr. As your article states we should allow time for the family to grieve. And comments and titles such as yours are hurtful and reminiscent of false allegation to ruin Michael Jackson name and reputation. His death does warrant a full investigation and that investigation should be conducted respectfully and in confidence. And finally no matter what anyone impression or dislike of Joe Jackson, he is and was Michael Jackson father (a father) that has lost his son. All people do not grieve the same, and Joe Jackson grieving in public in front to the lime lights does not change fact that the world has lost the greatest talent of all time. Joe Jackson is not what's important. Most become defensive when constantly berated, analyzed and subject to scrutiny.. So I don't blame Joe Jackson for being evasive and changing the subject.