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1. Gail
   

   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

   July 10, 2009 at 9:59 am |
2. John
   

   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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   July 10, 2009 at 9:37 am |
3. Sandy
   

   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

   July 10, 2009 at 9:33 am |
4. Elaine
   

   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.

   July 10, 2009 at 6:30 am |