Comments on: Interactive graphic: The Jackson siblings

By: Gail

Gail — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:59:22 +0000

I'm sick of listening to Marlon Brando's son paint such a rosey picture of Michael's life, especially in the years when they traveled together. Big deal about the wedding at Neverland. If they were so close, why wasn't he a pallbarer? And why does he deny knowledge of MJ's drug use? To hear him talk, Michael was a saint. Oh yes, and what about Katherine Jackson's adoration for Marlon Brando in the 1950's – even naming her twin sons after him. Doesn't Brando's son look a lot like Prince Michael II? Just wondering. . . hum

By: John

John — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:37:15 +0000

Friday, July 10, 2009

To All Reader’s

STOP AND THINK ABOUT EVERYDAY STRESS IN YOUR LIFE

First we must respect and give the Jackson family their time too grieve-mourn over their loss. What I remember of the Jackson family from early childhood on television. The Jackson Five Michael’s performance on stage when he was a child. ( the golden goose of the family that took the public by surprise..( A CHILD STAR THAT DID NOT HAVE A REAL OR NORMAL CHILDHOOD. Listen to an interview with Oprah and Michael a song he mention my childhood. The story of the Jackson five is a success story in a time of history of many changes. It was no surprise about drugs. It seems to be the norm of the life of the rich and famous. Actually, drugs have affected many families from every walk of life.

Many Musician’s can not function without something to loosen them up and have had their life destroyed by drugs. Michael was responsible for his own action’s. He was a powerful public figure who demanded and got what he wanted. The questions we asks in email and other medium is for many reason. His actions in resent years and his bizarre behavior was a warning sign nobody would dare to challenge him on. Now that he is gone how many will say I should have done more? When Michael did not care about himself.
Michael and Neverland as I recall from reports on television he did not want to go back to Neverland. Neverland was a place of much controversy that pained him. If the Jackson family was open to a suggestion and want to honor their brother and son in a positive light. I would suggest they put as much distance between them and Neverland as possible. It will inevitably come back to haunt them.

Michael and Deborah and who is your daddy to the children is as bizarre as his behavior in recent years. Blanket being hung over a balcony and his mysterious death.

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By: Sandy

Sandy — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:33:15 +0000

Good morning, I blame the doctors, and the circle of friends Michael had around him. For the doctors, they knew better to given him these prescription drugs. All these pill have a side affects ,when you come off them you can't sleep, so he was taking more pills because of his insomnia to these drugs. (Xanax) I myself have been on these pills. Diprivan, OMG this is something use for surgery, why in the devil would a person in the right mind want to sedate a person with this unless they are having surgery. No excuse license should be taking away, and possible jail time. I don’t care how much Michael wanted this drug you are the license “Physicians” to say NO!!!!! He couldn’t do this ONE by himself.

And far as his friends, that were not his friend when you love someone I don't care how much it hurt, or the money they are giving you, you have to say NO!!!! I commend the security guard that said NO, he was a true friend. It wasn't about the money to him!!!! You all are the blame for Michael death and should be punished. He was going through a lot and needed God in his life not medicine. I recently have stop my Vicodin. I was taking them for chronic pain, I still have pain but I'm trusting God. I wish so much I could or would have known Michael Jackson, so I could have prayed for him. My prayers and love go out to the Jackson Family as a hold. God Bless You, and please keep Momma (Katherine) health and strength up in this time. She need her children like never before. God Bless, Love You All

By: Elaine

Elaine — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:30:21 +0000

The is a lovely family that is so devoted to each other and they are in my prayers. I grew up in Jamaica watching them and both parents kept each of them grounded and in the Jehovah Witness faith. As for Michael he endured a lot of pressure and if you are not strong sometimes you can lose it. I am quite sure his parents and sibblings tried to intervene as much as possible, but sometime you can only do but so much. I love this family and I pray for them and Michael's children. It was good seeing all of them together. I hope that the brothers will go on a tour....would love to see them together again.

By: TERIA

TERIA — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:30:09 +0000

Ok some corrections need to be made in my last blog about randy jackson...my sister stated some wrong information randy is their real brother he is 2scond to the last child....soo please dnt pay any attention to the begining of the blog THANK YOU!!! R.I.P Mj

By: Caffie from MS

Caffie from MS — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:12:21 +0000

It would be really nice for all three of MJs children to remain with Mrs. Jackson, but yet the other siblings to share in bringing the children up, if possible. Because MJ is the only father they know and they don't need to be tormented by who may or who may not be be their parents.

By: Barb

Barb — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:57:50 +0000

I want to know why so many people are making a big deal about Michael not being the biological father of those kids. He loved those children and they loved him. Do you have any ideal how many adopted children and foster children there are in this country. People like Barbara Walters, Angelina Jolie and Madonna all have children that they did not give birth to. There are many everyday people and celebrities who give great homes to children. The media and the nay sayers need to just leave the subject of the childrens blood line alone. Let the court decide where they should go!!!!!!

By: Barb

Barb — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:45:08 +0000

Just want to clear up some questions that have been asked. Marlon did have a twin named Brandon that I believe died at birth. Janet is the youngest sibling of the Jackson clan. Randy is the youngest boy but Janet is the baby of the bunch. Janet's boyfriend was at the memorial, I watched on CNN and the camera panned and I saw him. I think all of the spouses and children sat behind the parents and siblings of Michael Jackson.

By: mary

mary — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:18:08 +0000

My greatest curiousity with MJ is that having these myriad of doctors and resources around him,didn't any of them educate him on genetics before he considered using donor sperms and surrogates for kids?The only explanation I can fathom why he chose donor sperms and surrogate is if he was infertile and had no single viable sperm to use.. Didn't he realize that we do inherit intelligence,artistry,etc from our parents.?..
Anyway,he alone knows the reason behind his decision .
May he finally find peace in death .RIP forever!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Judy - Las Vegas

Judy - Las Vegas — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:10:10 +0000

I think its about time attention is brought to all the doctors giving prescription drugs that are so addictive likes its candy and they should pay the full price like everyone else for what they did to MJ and to all the thousands that are affected by drug addictions these doctors are getting away with "murder" and this needs to stop there are too many people getting these drugs easy and to whom it may concern should take action against the doctors that distribute these kinds of drugs too often and too soon .

By: Suzie

Suzie — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:05:24 +0000

Anderson: Erica did a great job tonight.
The results of the autosopy will also determine if MJ's life insurance will be paid by the insurance company. Under contract for the tour, I'm sure it's a large amount.

By: Bruce

Bruce — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:52:04 +0000

MJ's Will/Trust did not give Janet guardianship. He gave it to his mother. If Janet wants guardianship she has to contest MJ's Will/Trust through the courts. Once Kathrine passes away the kids go to Diana Ross. Primarily Wills are to be followed according to the deceased wishes in writing. Only a judge can deviate from what the Will says if it is not in the best interest of the children.

Most bloggers blame Joe Jackson for the abuse of all the Jackson children, but a mother's role is to protect her children. Katherine did not do that.

By: Kimber

Kimber — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:31:31 +0000

I am thankful for your coverage on Michael and including Larry King Live coverage. It has helped to dispell a lot of myths surrounding Michaels life that were not understood by many people. As it all comes to light, a lot of it starts to make sense. His life needs to be told from facts and not fiction. This will not only help to heal a lot of wounds that we as the public watched being inflicted upon Michael, it will also be healing for his family and close friends who have had to endure watching Michael crumble under the wieght of all the accusations that have been false. We didn't see it comming, because through it all, he "Smiled". (Charlie Chaplin)

By: Sandrac

Sandrac — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:18:44 +0000

It's so sad when it takes a horrible tragedy the worst which in my mind is death to bring a separated family together. One does not realize what they truly have until it is permanently taken away. The Jackson family has a very undulating road ahead of them. Grief, guilt, shock and unbelievable accusations. May God bless MJ's children, please protect them from the cruel world of insensitive reporters,they should be aloud to mourn their daddy in peace. I pray that the public will just let it go and for once in his life may MJ have some peace(through his children) he will live on.I loved MJ and my heart is heavy, please let it go and let him rest in peace.May God protect his children from the evils of this world and the vultures out to make a name for themselves.May Peace be with the,children, family and true fans.

By: ramona

ramona — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:17:55 +0000

Catherine Jackson was one of my customers at Nordtrom and I couldn't believe how kind, down to earth, and humble she was considering she is the mother of such famous kids! My brother also ran into Janet awhile ago, and also said she was very kind and humble! What a great family!

By: Deb

Deb — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:14:15 +0000

this family will be remembered for decades...after we have died and gone

By: Andie Wooldridge

Andie Wooldridge — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:41:52 +0000

Anderson's quote was, "A fatherless child thinks all things are possible and nothing is safe." Larry was so taken with it he asked him to repeat it again.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:33:05 +0000

As an adopted black person who was adopted into a white family, I believe it is in the best interest of the children to know if possible who their biological parents are and have a relationship with them. It looks looks 2/3 not black. If MJ had created his own children the scenario would be different. But in essence MJ bought his children.

Now that the kids are getting older, they will want to know their real identities. I am sure that second generations Jackson cousins are already pointing out the children that they are not "blood " relatives. It is also not clear that MJ maintained a "regular relationship with his own family and it looks to me that his children have too been estranged from them. My fear is that the cash-strapped Jackson clan who use the children and their inheritance. I think the Jackson's and the biological parents, should be involved in their care. I think Roe and Klein can help support a normal existence.

Furthermore, if Klein is the father, the children will also inherit their Jewish heritage which they have been estranged from by being raised by MJ. Roe is also Jewish.

MJ brought these children into his complicated world and did not care enough to get the help he needed to kick his drug habit. In fact he endangered the children by having narcotics in the house. The Jackson's have a lot of baggage.

By: Pearl

Pearl — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:30:50 +0000

RIP Michael Jackson
You have made everyone on this planet dance; you are who you are; you are very unique; the whole universe mourned you; we all love you to the bottom of our heart; you gonna be miss; some part of our bodies and minds are gone but you will never be forgotten never and the whole words prayers will reach you...
to all the media people please let him rest now please...for his respect..and stop any speculations..
RIP Michael
lots of love from Pearl in los angeles

By: Reggie

Reggie — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:25:31 +0000

I never tire of reading more about Michael and his family. I do hope that the media will stop digging into every inch of Michael's life though. Enuf is Enuf! Michael had a lot of physical and emotional pain. He had a bad burn, he had lupus, vitiligo and with those multiple surgeries, i read that he had contracted some kind of staph infection at one time that was spreading throughout his body that doctors ferociously fought against. He was falsely accused of being a pediphile. With all that... no wonder he was addicted to drugs. There are many drug addicts out there that have far less that they are dealing with.