[Elegant]

This may be a controversial topic...beware!

 

[doctorcathy]

i voted...and YES, he's guilty. i mean...look at him. he's CRAZY!! he "loves" children. i dont get it.

 

[msmagnolia]

I sort of hate to answer this question because I haven't formed a clear opinion. There is a part of me that thinks that Michael Jackson has never matured into an adult man, because of his childhood experiences, and that he may really feel more comfortable in the company of children. If this were really true then all of these sleepovers could be pretty inocent. On the other hand, the guy is known to be a genius with music and with business, so how can he be so stupid to think that people aren't going to sue a celebrity for every little thing that happens. I just don't know what to think. I am 47 years old and remember the Jackson 5 and little Michael Jackson. It is a sad, sad commentary on his life for his appearance to have changed so dramatically and then the abuse allegations. It makes me really sad for him. He must be a repressed, unhappy person. I also do not understand any parent that allows their young children to spend so much time with an adult male. I guess they were more interested in the money than their children's best interests. I am very suspicious of the family making these allegations. They seem like opportunists. That is not to say that I don't believe them. I really just don't know what to think, but I know for sure that Michael Jackson is an idiot. I would imagine that he'll commit suicide before going to jail. I don't think this will have a good end for anyone.

And what about all of these kids that he has. Naming multiple kids after himself is the craziest thing I've ever heard. Prince Michael, Katherine Michael, Prince Michael II, I'm telling you that is just weird!

 

[020202]

I agree that Michael Jackson is weird. Very weird. I just don't think that it qualifies at guilty. I think that no one ever told Michael Jackson what was appropriate or not, he's been surrounded by YES people his entire adult life, no one has stepped up and held him accountable. I know that if I attempted to purchase a monkey, my family would stop me in my tracks. No one does that for him. After awhile of not answering to anyone (!!) his reality becomes distorted and twisted. His ideals are not like normal people because he has never had a boundry set. Sadly.
He is a musical genuis, he really is. You don't even have to like him to admit that. Mozart was odd also. Most all geniuses are.

 

[nataliecmu]

I'm sorry...any 45 man who thinks it's okay to share a bed with a 12 year old (of either sex) a million locked doors, and securtiy all over the place sort of screams guilty to me...he is a wacko

 

[Pippinsmom]

I dunno, he is definitely very strange. It's almost like he is stuck in the mental age of a 10 year old child. He built his own fantasy world around him and it appears he has completely lost touch with reality. On the other hand...what responsible parent would let their child stay at his house after knowing his background? The parents stayed in the guest house and knowingly let their child stay in Michael's house. That fact compounded with the info from the trial that the boy's sister made similiar accusations against another person....I'm not saying that he did it or not...but it sure sounds like a set-up to me. I keep waffling back and forth on the issue....he is never going to change his behavior if he is found not guilty and I really think that he may try to off himself if he is found guilty. I just feel bad for everyone involved...what a nightmare!

 

[ButterCloudandNoriko]

He's soooo asking for trouble! Dude, you got in trouble the first time. Why are you still doing it? You know, even if you do want to spend the nights with the kids, maybe you should all sleep in the living room or something.

 

[Sisses Momma]

I have to agree with Ms. Magnolia on this one. It's just to bad that all those "yes people" did not protect him more from himself.....the entire family gives new meaning to the word "dysfunctional"

 

[saltymalty]

We don't have all the facts, and as much as we think one way or another, in this country, you're innocent until proven guilty. The burden of proof lies with the prosecution and not the defense. Do I think his behavior is normal? Absolutely not.

 

[Chelsey]

Originally posted by ButterCloudandNoriko@Mar 7 2005, 12:35 PM
He's soooo asking for trouble!  Dude, you got in trouble the first time.  Why are you still doing it?  You know, even if you do want to spend the nights with the kids, maybe you should all sleep in the living room or something. 

 

 

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I agree, he sould know better by now. He was slaped the first time.. you think he would have woken up and smelt the coffee. Send those childeren home at the end of the day.
I do belive his mind is on a differnt leavel as he never had a childhood. So maby he is trying ot make up for his childhood with his wonderland of rollercosters and swings.

Other issue. Knowing that Michael Jackson or any other person was brought up on charges before. Would you willing put your child in this kind of Danger.
Sure it Michel Jackson anyone would love to meet him, be there myself to ensure my child was safe.
I belive the partents in this case are also responsible becuase they knew he was suspected the last time.

I love his music and he is extreamly talented and yes he is strange . I want to belive he is inocient. but who knows.

 

[RAZMO]

I think that Michael Jackson is a certified wacko

and that no one should have to tell a 45 year old man what is right and what is wrong. I also think that is very unfortnate that he has any children because they will most likley grow up with all kinds of problems.
BETTY

 

[Laceys mom]

I don't know if he is guilty or not...that is up to the jurors to decide...but I do feel for his children. From what little is known about them and Michael's parenting skills I do hope they have lots of people around them that can help them develope into decent adults.

 

[msmagnolia]

Did anyone watch "The View" this morning? Geraldo Rivera had a very interesting take on the situation. He has gone on the record saying that he doesn't feel that MJ can be found guilty. He feels this as strongly as he felt that Scott Peterson and OJ WERE guilty. He was very careful to say that he isn't saying that MJ isn't a pedophile; just that based on the evidence against him, he can't be found guilty. I also believe, as Saltymalty reminded us, in the presumption of MJ's innocence. It isn't a crime to be weird.

 

[Lilly521]

I just gotta say i wasnt alive when MJ was really popular, i am one of those people who didnt even know he was black until like 2 years ago. Anyways i dont know if he really did it or not but one way or anyother is there some way they can make him get some type of counseling for how to deal with children? becuase he honestly seems to not see anything wrong with what he is doing.

 

[Toby's Mom]

 

[Chelsey]

With that being said however, let me ask this, WHAT WAS WRONG WITH THOSE PARENTS?  I don't have children, but rest assured that if some adult "star" ever became friendly with my child, I would put an end to it immediately.  I don't care who they are.  Celebrity or not does not stop them from being perverted.  I guess I am not one who would get caught up in the celebrity hype, my child would come first.[/B]

That is just how I feel .

 

[beccypaul]

i think he is innocent of the charges and feel very sad that the life that he led as he grew up (through no fault of his own) has had such a devasting effect on the rest of his life.

his mental health problems are obvious and i think this family are after a pay off like the last one.

this doesn't mean that I agree with how he chooses to live his life.

I don't know, just my thoughts

Bec & Dixie

 

[doctorcathy]

why is it that most of us thought he was guilty...but he was found 'not guilty'???

i just think he's a weirdo. i dont get the whole "kids sleeping in my bed is normal".

 

[MalteseJane]

There was not enough evidence to proove that he is guilty BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT. That does not mean they think he is innocent. But you cannot put someone behind barrs for a number of years if you are not 100% sure of his guilt. A good point was mentioned. There was nothing between the first accusation in 1993 and this latest one. Nobody else came forward. Anyway, parents who let their children sleep with an older men should have their head examined.

 

[Scoobydoo]

The biggest problem in this whole case was the the mother of the accuser, had she not been a froot loop herself her case may have been more believable. Having said that I have to agree that any male of 46 years who sleeps with young impressionable children is loco in my book. I do think he is guilty but with the evidence put forward there is no way a Jury is going to find him guilty beyond reasonable doubt. If he had nothing to hide why are the doors locked to his bedroom while he is in there with boys in his bed? Why is he so attracted to child porn? I have noticed that he usually chooses disadvantaged kids to prey on which is a common trait of pedephiles. They buy their silence with gifts and money beyond anything these kids have ever dreamed of having. If he continues his present lifestyle you can rest assured all of this is bound to happen again. My gut feeling is he will most likely move out of the country now and start all over again somewhere else where he might think he is not being watched.
I also agree that any mother who allows her child to assosiate with a wacko like Jacko is asking for trouble, and not a good protective parent.

That's just how I feel.