thank goodness
Michael Jackson, professed king of pop, died yesterday. I have one thing to say, “Thank goodness.”
I realize that a lot of people will consider me inconsiderate and rude. Especially since Jackson’s family is (now) mourning his death. To that I have this to say:
Michael Jackson was embroiled in a series of scandals and law suits that forever ruined his image and destroyed any legacy he had. Any greatness he achieved as a young man and performer are always going to be undershadowed by the fact that he was a pedophile, he did sleep with young men, he was a predator, and he had to leave the continental United States for a period of years to avoid the press and stories that accompany someone who is guilty and whose fame has kept them out of jail. Young men, children, are safer as a result of his demise. So, thank goodness.
I am sure millions of people will mourn his death as they mourn the deaths of Elvis, Marilyn Monroe, and Princess Diana. That is their right. As for me, Mr. Jackson goes down in history and in my books as someone who needed to be put in jail or taken off the streets and whose demise is deserved and only protects those he would’ve injured.
Thank goodness.
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[...] The other day I pointed out that I think the world is a better place without Michael Jackson in it. I also know people who will (and probably do, given a reading of my blog) disagree with me about that. To me, I am not concerned with the musical talent or entertainment talent Mr. Jackson possessed; but rather, I am concerned about the safety risk he was and is to young boys. Just because his money and influence have kept out of jail and away from a conviction does not mean he is innocent. Sadly, I think the victims who were silenced should begin to speak out now because of him. [...]