Comments on: Behind the scenes: Setting up to cover Jackson's memorial http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/06/set-up-is-on/ Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:00:12 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: sharon http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/06/set-up-is-on/comment-page-2/#comment-789174 sharon Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:13:56 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=45005#comment-789174 I would like to know who's paying for all of this? I'm opposed to using tax dollars to pay for this man's memorial service, security, etc. I would like to know who's paying for all of this? I'm opposed to using tax dollars to pay for this man's memorial service, security, etc.

]]> By: Nisa McCall http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/06/set-up-is-on/comment-page-2/#comment-789171 Nisa McCall Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:56:57 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=45005#comment-789171 Michael Jackson made an awful of money. He died in debt (though his estate) will make more than enough to pay off the debt & for many to live in luxury for the rest of their lives. At the Memorial, there will be many making money from the death of MJ. Michael proved he has a true fan base, & it is those people who made money for him through the years, now they have a chance to make a few dollars for themselves. They may have financial difficulties in this awful recession, & I'm sure MJ would not object. It is the media who puts such an awful spin on everything that goes on. If I had a ticket, I too would auction it off to pay my taxes, & I should be condemned for doing (according to some reporters), such a despicable thing. I rest my case. NM Michael Jackson made an awful of money. He died in debt (though his estate) will make more than enough to pay off the debt & for many to live in luxury for the rest of their lives. At the Memorial, there will be many making money from the death of MJ. Michael proved he has a true fan base, & it is those people who made money for him through the years, now they have a chance to make a few dollars for themselves. They may have financial difficulties in this awful recession, & I'm sure MJ would not object. It is the media who puts such an awful spin on everything that goes on. If I had a ticket, I too would auction it off to pay my taxes, & I should be condemned for doing (according to some reporters), such a despicable thing. I rest my case. NM

]]> By: Pat http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/06/set-up-is-on/comment-page-2/#comment-789134 Pat Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:29:54 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=45005#comment-789134 I've heard that the jackson and others near to the family have been called and asked by city officals on how a pennyless calif is going to pay for Michael's event and could they help out? You tell me with all the billions of dollars that the jacksons and other of that in crowd have, Rev Al , Jesse etc , and many more ,they can't contribute to this event. I quess he really is the king and we are his servants. Remember you get what you pay for (crowd control) I've heard that the jackson and others near to the family have been called and asked by city officals on how a pennyless calif is going to pay for Michael's event and could they help out?

You tell me with all the billions of dollars that the jacksons and other
of that in crowd have, Rev Al , Jesse etc , and many more ,they can't contribute to this event.

I quess he really is the king and we are his servants.

Remember you get what you pay for (crowd control)

]]> By: cassandra http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/06/set-up-is-on/comment-page-2/#comment-789121 cassandra Tue, 07 Jul 2009 07:39:19 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=45005#comment-789121 I'm deeply sadden about the SENSELESS death of Micheal Jackson the so call dr. who was hired to be there for him possibly involved with his DEATH? Which I believe he did, what did he do over sleep himself and did'nt wake Micheal up in time? he knew he screwed up that's why he did'nt go to the hospital with Micheal giving him CPR in bed! OMG horrible horrible I'm still crying this should'nt have happen. I'm deeply sadden about the SENSELESS death of Micheal Jackson the so call dr. who was hired to be there for him possibly involved with his DEATH? Which I believe he did, what did he do over sleep himself and did'nt wake Micheal up in time? he knew he screwed up that's why he did'nt go to the hospital with Micheal giving him CPR in bed! OMG horrible horrible I'm still crying this should'nt have happen.

]]> By: jill jackson/Tacoma, Washington http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/06/set-up-is-on/comment-page-2/#comment-789119 jill jackson/Tacoma, Washington Tue, 07 Jul 2009 07:35:25 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=45005#comment-789119 For all that we become through the enemy of time and the cruelty of the ways of the world we inhabit, all that can really be said of such genius is that we have been blessed to experience it. Rare are the voices of such stars and Michael was just such a rareity. None of us can look at our own "man in the mirror" and be staisfied with what we see due to all our imperfections and inner pain. Holding microscopes up to one another is a dangerous thing indeed. What courage it took for this man, so well loved, to hold that mirror up and still make his voice heard! Can any of us say the same? May he rest in peace and his extraordinary life be a lesson to us all! For all that we become through the enemy of time and the cruelty of the ways of the world we inhabit, all that can really be said of such genius is that we have been blessed to experience it. Rare are the voices of such stars and Michael was just such a rareity. None of us can look at our own "man in the mirror" and be staisfied with what we see due to all our imperfections and inner pain. Holding microscopes up to one another is a dangerous thing indeed. What courage it took for this man, so well loved, to hold that mirror up and still make his voice heard! Can any of us say the same? May he rest in peace and his extraordinary life be a lesson to us all!

]]> By: Nancy http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/06/set-up-is-on/comment-page-1/#comment-789107 Nancy Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:54:25 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=45005#comment-789107 People will you please stop whining!!!! And FYI CNN has been covering other news besides Michael!!! Alot of people just can`t stand the fact that some of us actually love Michael Jackson!! And if you don`t have anything nice to say i would suggest you not to comment! I also want to say that Michael is NOT a PERVERT!!!! WHY are people just focusing on what he did wrong(yes he made mistakes but we all do don`t we,he is a human for god sake give him a break)! He helped charities and did so much more for example he broke racial barriers!! The only thing I ask my self is that why do peopl judge Michael so much,just because he`s a celebrity! It seems to me that people look at the celebrities as targets just because they`re famous! Lets put it this way! What if you where Michael would you liked to have been treated like him-of course not! People saying that you molested a child or bleached your skin when you costently tell people that you did no such thing!! Treat people the way you would like to be treated!! And by all these comments I can say that some of you wouldn`t like to be treated the way you are treating MICHAEL!!! MICHAEL YOU WILL ALWAYS BE TREASURED IN MY HEART!! Love You Always, Nancy People will you please stop whining!!!! And FYI CNN has been covering other news besides Michael!!! Alot of people just can`t stand the fact that some of us actually love Michael Jackson!! And if you don`t have anything nice to say i would suggest you not to comment!
I also want to say that Michael is NOT a PERVERT!!!! WHY are people just focusing on what he did wrong(yes he made mistakes but we all do don`t we,he is a human for god sake give him a break)! He helped charities and did so much more for example he broke racial barriers!!
The only thing I ask my self is that why do peopl judge Michael so much,just because he`s a celebrity! It seems to me that people look at the celebrities as targets just because they`re famous!

Lets put it this way! What if you where Michael would you liked to have been treated like him-of course not! People saying that you molested a child or bleached your skin when you costently tell people that you did no such thing!! Treat people the way you would like to be treated!! And by all these comments I can say that some of you wouldn`t like to be treated the way you are treating MICHAEL!!!

MICHAEL YOU WILL ALWAYS BE TREASURED IN MY HEART!!

Love You Always, Nancy

]]> By: helen fields http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/06/set-up-is-on/comment-page-1/#comment-789091 helen fields Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:27:10 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=45005#comment-789091 well i think every thing is ok with the coverage i am a long time fan of micheal jackson and it breaks my heart to know that he is gone i have been watching it every day i cant stop watching it i just feel so close to him i was born in the same month and year as he was well i think every thing is ok with the coverage i am a long time fan of micheal jackson and it breaks my heart to know that he is gone i have been watching it every day i cant stop watching it i just feel so close to him i was born in the same month and year as he was

]]> By: Tonya http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/06/set-up-is-on/comment-page-1/#comment-789082 Tonya Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:09:13 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=45005#comment-789082 A lot of people are complaining about the coverage of Micheal Jackson.I really don't understand why.There's talk about how much its going to cost the city because of the manpower it's going to take to control the crowds.People seem to be offended that people what to celebrate the life of a man that millions loved.No one complained when he raised money to help those less fortunate.Michael was different than most entertainers because he cared about others and felt that he needed to help in some way.He was taken advantage of because he was a caring and giving person and that ultimately led to his downfall as a respected entertainer.He's deserves to be treated with respect and moreso he deserves to die with dignity.His memory is being tarnished and he's not even buried yet. A lot of people are complaining about the coverage of Micheal Jackson.I really don't understand why.There's talk about how much its going to cost the city because of the manpower it's going to take to control the crowds.People seem to be offended that people what to celebrate the life of a man that millions loved.No one complained when he raised money to help those less fortunate.Michael was different than most entertainers because he cared about others and felt that he needed to help in some way.He was taken advantage of because he was a caring and giving person and that ultimately led to his downfall as a respected entertainer.He's deserves to be treated with respect and moreso he deserves to die with dignity.His memory is being tarnished and he's not even buried yet.

]]> By: Chrissy http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/06/set-up-is-on/comment-page-1/#comment-789080 Chrissy Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:08:27 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=45005#comment-789080 All I want to know after the funeral service is that these unethical hollywood docs are nailed to the wall FINALLY & that his kids are ok. I wouldn't be mad if his unethical plastic surgeons were nailed also. We are innocent until proven guilty in this country. And if anyone thinks that Michael was a monster you really need to take a look at all he has done for humanity. What have you done? What has P. King done? Thanks CNN! RIP Michael. All I want to know after the funeral service is that these unethical hollywood docs are nailed to the wall FINALLY & that his kids are ok. I wouldn't be mad if his unethical plastic surgeons were nailed also.

We are innocent until proven guilty in this country. And if anyone thinks that Michael was a monster you really need to take a look at all he has done for humanity. What have you done? What has P. King done?

Thanks CNN! RIP Michael.

]]> By: Awilda figueroa http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/06/set-up-is-on/comment-page-1/#comment-789060 Awilda figueroa Tue, 07 Jul 2009 05:44:21 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=45005#comment-789060 Ac360 ur great. Love your show.Theres so many rude people have some respect no one is perfect. I love michael jackson and will always remember him. Theres not many good people and we lost da greatest. Im so deeply hurt. I wish i could of known him. My son loves hìs music. He's 12 Godbless his children. Ac360 ur great. Love your show.Theres so many rude people have some respect no one is perfect. I love michael jackson and will always remember him.
Theres not many good people and we lost da greatest. Im so deeply hurt. I wish i could of known him. My son loves hìs music. He's 12
Godbless his children.

]]> By: carolyn http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/06/set-up-is-on/comment-page-1/#comment-789030 carolyn Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:47:31 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=45005#comment-789030 Mr.Anderson you are truely a very respectful professional thank you for covering the news in such a decent way. CNN should be proud to have you on their team and very proud of the way you cover all the news also for the great coverage and fairness of Michael Jackson.Keep on shining CNN! Mr.Anderson you are truely a very respectful professional thank you for covering the news in such a decent way. CNN should be proud to have you on their team and very proud of the way you cover all the news also for the great coverage and fairness of Michael Jackson.Keep on shining CNN!

]]> By: PATT HARVEY http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/06/set-up-is-on/comment-page-1/#comment-788999 PATT HARVEY Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:01:01 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=45005#comment-788999 I just hope that certain celebrities who will be part of the memorial service remember why they are there and make it about Michael and not about themselves...like they did at BET awards. Rest in peace Michael,,,No one..No One can ever steal your thunder; you were lightning in a bottle! See you down the road my friend. Love, P I just hope that certain celebrities who will be part of the memorial service remember why they are there and make it about Michael and not about themselves...like they did at BET awards. Rest in peace Michael,,,No one..No One can ever steal your thunder; you were lightning in a bottle! See you down the road my friend. Love, P

]]> By: Katherine http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/06/set-up-is-on/comment-page-1/#comment-788983 Katherine Tue, 07 Jul 2009 03:49:57 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=45005#comment-788983 I always enjoyed Micheal's music, such as thriller, beat it, his video's were hard to believe, and I would call that talent, with much work. I hope his family will make it through tomorrow. The grieving is not over yet. There's always alot to go through when a loved one dies. My mother died last year June 22, 2008. I am still wondering why? But, acceptance will come. With Micheal we who enjoyed his music will always cherish his photos, video's, what he had done for the world. With these terrible remarks even on T.V. someone should actually address that. I don't think it's politically correct to call someone names, and downsize them even more, especially now that he is trying to Rest in Peace. What he has done and accomplished in his life should be more emphasized. But, for some I guess it's hard to forget the past. About his Neverland Ranch, with children. I think for most people it was hard to accept that he wasn't guilty. Instead they assumed he was. Even watching him on T.V. no one could tell me he wasn't hurting inside. Even though, I live quite far away, I hope the best for all the family and friends, and may Micheal rest in peace. I always enjoyed Micheal's music, such as thriller, beat it, his video's were hard to believe, and I would call that talent, with much work. I hope his family will make it through tomorrow. The grieving is not over yet. There's always alot to go through when a loved one dies.
My mother died last year June 22, 2008. I am still wondering why? But, acceptance will come. With Micheal we who enjoyed his music will always cherish his photos, video's, what he had done for the world.
With these terrible remarks even on T.V. someone should actually address that. I don't think it's politically correct to call someone names, and downsize them even more, especially now that he is trying to Rest in Peace. What he has done and accomplished in his life should be more emphasized. But, for some I guess it's hard to forget the past. About his Neverland Ranch, with children. I think for most people it was hard to accept that he wasn't guilty. Instead they assumed he was. Even watching him on T.V. no one could tell me he wasn't hurting inside.
Even though, I live quite far away, I hope the best for all the family and
friends, and may Micheal rest in peace.

]]> By: Skyler, NY http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/06/set-up-is-on/comment-page-1/#comment-788982 Skyler, NY Tue, 07 Jul 2009 03:48:59 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=45005#comment-788982 Wish I lived in L.A., just so I could participate in this historical moment. Wish I lived in L.A., just so I could participate in this historical moment.

]]> By: sara http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/06/set-up-is-on/comment-page-1/#comment-788966 sara Tue, 07 Jul 2009 03:43:20 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=45005#comment-788966 I love Michael Jackson!! its really too bad that he passed away at such a young age!! but i know he is in heaven with god!!!!! also, i only watch AC 360 because i love watching Anderson Cooper flirt with that girl !! haha sooo cute!!! I love you Anderson!! you"re a stud!!!! I love Michael Jackson!! its really too bad that he passed away at such a young age!! but i know he is in heaven with god!!!!! also, i only watch AC 360 because i love watching Anderson Cooper flirt with that girl !! haha sooo cute!!! I love you Anderson!! you"re a stud!!!!

]]> By: Julie E. Van Vliet http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/06/set-up-is-on/comment-page-1/#comment-788942 Julie E. Van Vliet Tue, 07 Jul 2009 03:32:24 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=45005#comment-788942 Thank you for covering MJ's death. I, too, am his age and have really been saddened by his sudden death. The man deserves all the attention - and, yes, there are millions of people that want to try to understand how this happened. Anyone who doesn't care - change the channel. Get over it. Everything that MJ gave to the world! This is small - nothing - compared to the sacrifices he made. I am sickened by the hateful comments that some people make! RIP Michael - Millions love you and miss you! Thank you for covering MJ's death. I, too, am his age and have really been saddened by his sudden death. The man deserves all the attention – and, yes, there are millions of people that want to try to understand how this happened. Anyone who doesn't care – change the channel. Get over it. Everything that MJ gave to the world! This is small – nothing – compared to the sacrifices he made. I am sickened by the hateful comments that some people make! RIP Michael – Millions love you and miss you!

]]> By: Deborah http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/06/set-up-is-on/comment-page-1/#comment-788937 Deborah Tue, 07 Jul 2009 03:30:25 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=45005#comment-788937 Though there have been so many people who have tried to obtain tickets to Michael Jackson's memorial on Tuesday, I wanted to say that there are many more, myself included, who would love nothing more than to be there but simply could not arrange it due to life circumstances and obligations (not to mention the luck involved in obtaining one of those prized tickets). I just wanted to point that out because the number of people who love MJ and would have loved to be there is much larger in reality. Though there have been so many people who have tried to obtain tickets to Michael Jackson's memorial on Tuesday, I wanted to say that there are many more, myself included, who would love nothing more than to be there but simply could not arrange it due to life circumstances and obligations (not to mention the luck involved in obtaining one of those prized tickets). I just wanted to point that out because the number of people who love MJ and would have loved to be there is much larger in reality.

]]> By: Sheila http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/06/set-up-is-on/comment-page-1/#comment-788899 Sheila Tue, 07 Jul 2009 03:19:35 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=45005#comment-788899 Personally--if I was a California state employee having to take furlough days because of the California budget deficit, I'd be livid over what the state is paying for this funeral!!! Personally–if I was a California state employee having to take furlough days because of the California budget deficit, I'd be livid over what the state is paying for this funeral!!!

]]> By: Terri http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/06/set-up-is-on/comment-page-1/#comment-788890 Terri Tue, 07 Jul 2009 03:15:36 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=45005#comment-788890 Michael Jackson's casket cost $25,000. Please point us to your post where you where outraged that Heath Ledger's casket cost $25,000. How many children would that money have helped? Stop the HYPOCRISY. It's sad and tragic when anyone dies. Michael Jackson was not just a great international performer, but also a very humble and charitable person. He had good pouring out of him; he often gave gifts and money to people less fortunate than himself. Michael Jackson was a great humanitarian. He is listed in the 2000 edition of the Guiness Book of World Records for breaking the world record for the "Most Charities Supported By a Pop Star". Michael Jackson has supported 39 charity organizations through either monetary donations or by participating in their silent auctions. Michael Jackson's casket cost $25,000. Please point us to your post where you where outraged that Heath Ledger's casket cost $25,000. How many children would that money have helped? Stop the HYPOCRISY.

It's sad and tragic when anyone dies. Michael Jackson was not just a great international performer, but also a very humble and charitable person. He had good pouring out of him; he often gave gifts and money to people less fortunate than himself. Michael Jackson was a great humanitarian. He is listed in the 2000 edition of the Guiness Book of World Records for breaking the world record for the "Most Charities Supported By a Pop Star". Michael Jackson has supported 39 charity organizations through either monetary donations or by participating in their silent auctions.

]]> By: Sabrina In Las Vegas http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/06/set-up-is-on/comment-page-1/#comment-788630 Sabrina In Las Vegas Tue, 07 Jul 2009 02:37:44 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=45005#comment-788630 I like seeing the production that goes into it. I like seeing the production that goes into it.

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