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Informative article

[I still care]

MJ was a performer from way back. Just looking at his old videos, you know he was driven. As a performer to some extent myself, I can tell you there is an exhilaration to being on stage and making people happy. Also most people don't realize that the simplest act of singing is a physical workout and invigorating exercise. You come off the stage with a better high than any drink or pill could give you.

I'll never believe Jackson was forced to perform. My gut tells me he's been straining at the bit for years, waiting for some notoriety to die down so he can maximize the profit. But these types will get on top of a van and perform, if they have to... hmmm, already did that, didn't he?

[DejaJude]

IMO, he joins Howard Hughes, Elvis, Anna Nicole Smith, Heath Ledger, etc. (the list could go on forever, and unfortunately, there are too many still alive that are going down this road). These people are money trains for many that could not care less about a human being (or soul) in trouble. They might have been saved from their fate but for the almighty dollar.

[kcvl]

If anyone else heard the short interview that Geraldo did with Michael’s ‘father’ tonight you would understand why Michael was a mess.

Joe Jackson is still, to this day, PROMOTING Michael and his music. He didn’t seem the least bit concerned that his son is DEAD! He sounds like a real bastard and all about the money!

[modest proposal]

I wasn’t surprised at all when I saw the headline.

The Michael Jackson stuff is almost too horrifying for belief. His death just reminded us of something we had numbed ourselves too long ago (a dark part of our modern culture).

His music was interesting but between keeping boys in his bed and the surgery you just couldn’t enjoy it. When I was younger I used to think he was white! IT was confusing to watch on tv even if the song and dance was good.

IF he had not altered his face, done drugs or had inappropriate relationships with small children he probaby would have had the reserves to have done those 50 tours. It is a shame that such a weak willed person had the financial ability to destroy himself like he did.

I think he never thought he was good enough to be appreciated without all the nonsense that ruined him. Ironically if he had kept his normal afro features (and behaved better) he probably would have won over even more fans.

I think he died a long time ago really.

[Texas Eagle]

Had he not been driven – by a cabal of bankers, agents, doctors and advisers – to commit to the gruelling 50 concerts in London’s O2 Arena, I believe he would still be alive today.

On the other hand, if he would've just manned up and said, "NO!", he might also still be alive today.

[rawcatslyentist]

He’ll probably make more money dead than alive. They usually do!

[CommieCutter]

Oh great here we go.

Greedy Conservatives killed Michael while he was trying to create a Climate Change song.

[Eric in the Ozarks]

Ghastly.