Posted on 07/07/2009 5:07:49 PM PDT by KTM rider
WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives paused for a moment of silence Friday to mark entertainer Michael Jackson's death.
Lawmakers briefly interrupted a debate on a global warming bill to stand in silence and honor the "King of Pop."
Rep. Diane Watson of California rose during the debate to suggest the House "pay tribute to the culture that he has left behind, his legacy."
Watson said the lawmakers send their condolences to Jackson's family, friends and his fans worldwide.
Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. of Illinois said the singer changed the world and he wants to "thank God for letting all of us live in his generation and in his era."
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonexaminer.com ...
I missed hearing about the moment of silence for the troops lost in Afghanistan
Headlines should all read “alleged pedophile dies from drug overdose.” Period.
I’m glad Congress sticks to its constitutionally delegated powers.
Well, at least ONE good thing resulted from MJ's demise.
I'm speechless.
/barf
Why aren’t they doing this for our brave KIAs, who dwarf that one man freak show in importance to our nation?
“Self important criminals honor pedophile” alert.
Look at the bright side. Anything which delays a global warming bill can’t be all bad.
“The House of Representatives paused for a moment of silence Friday to mark entertainer Michael Jackson’s death. “
And the moment of silence for the kidnapped (and still missing I think) soldier in Afghanistan?
Waiting, waiting..
It truly is disgusting.
They should do us all a favor and pay tribute with 6 months of silence....really.....go home.
I wonder which culture they refer to ;
the culture of "thriller" creepiness ?
or the culture of child molestation
This MJ crap has gotten totally out of hand.
In my opinion all I can say is “Michael WHO?”
Rather pathetic as lately anything that Congress does...
Many in the House of Representatives identify with Michael Jackson. The list starts with homosexual, child abusing pedophile ... and I'm only getting started.
A moment of silence for a known pervert is just plain evil.
moment of silence? or as my mother always said if you can’t find anything nice to say about someone don’t say anything at all.
HUH?? what about the poeple who wrote his Music No mention??
It’s National Dead Pedophile Day. What next? Naming elementary schools after him.
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