My take on Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson.

Obviously, a very troubled soul. Obviously, one of the great talents in our nation’s history. Obviously, a weird dude with some strange ideas and behavior. Obviously, an easy target for jokes. Some in very poor taste. Some just freakin' hilarious! I passed one MJ joke along to my closest friends this weekend. It made me literally laugh out loud. What’s the harm? Well, unless you were Michael Jackson, his family or friends. But why let that get in the way of our sport?

Not so obvious, was he a pedophile? If he was... then I say fry him! In my book, it doesn't get worse than harming a child for one’s personal, perverse satisfaction. Small problem though: I don’t know if he was and you probably don’t either. Some say he was, but I DO KNOW that "some say" things on a regular basis that just aren't true. I don't think that most times they are trying to lie or injure. They are just stating as true - things they believe to be true - but don't KNOW to be true. Kids, this is called gossip and in my life I have found it to be unreliable, devastating to many, and I believe very unpleasing to our Heavenly Father.

My opinion? Oh will I ever catch flack over this.... I don't think Michael Jackson was a sexual predator. I think he was a disturbed child. Even at age 50 he was still a disturbed child. I think he had a kind heart. I don’t think he would harm children. He was weird. But when I listen to the words of the credible people which were closest to him, those that didn't have a financial agenda, it makes me think he was just was just odd. We didn't know what to do with his brand of oddness so we called him a pedophile.

I do think he did things that are highly inappropriate. Considering the dangers in our society to children, 40 year old men can't have 10 year old kids over to the house for "sleep overs".... much less sleep in the same bed with them!! I put the blame for that on star struck parents. Parents get a clue! Don't let your 10 year old kid spend the week with a 40 year old plastic man that lives in a place he named Neverland, has a ferris wheel, and has toys and tents in his bedroom! Here's your sign that the dude is odd and not a potential friend or role model for your kid!!!

Time for a little uncomfortable. I think the number of people harmed today by gossip will be higher than the amount of songs sold by MJ his entire life. I have been both a victim and a participant. I need to stop being a participant. Maybe you should consider opting out yourself. Instead of judging Michael Jackson for things we know nothing about, maybe we should deal with the stuff in our own lives that needs attention.

At the top of this blog post I used a picture of Michael Jackson as a smiling talented kid to remind myself and you that he was more than a plastic weird man. He was a human loved by God. I am sure a lot of things contributed to the man he turned into. Things we will never know. Everybody has a story.

As for me?

I'm Starting With The Man In The Mirror

I'm Asking Him To Change His Ways

And No Message Could Have Been Any Clearer

If You Wanna Make The World A Better Place

Take A Look At Yourself,

And Then Make A Change

Comments

[PATTI GEE]

WOW!!!! THIS IS TERRI GEE VELASQUEZ'S SISTER AND THIS MADE ME CRY....ALL I CAN SAY IS WOW!

[Jennifer Schull]

Have JD tell you about meeting MJ many years ago. Oh and also ask him where the signed album went that could be making me alot of money?

Jennifer

[Richard]

True. Truth can usually be found by following the money trail, and I think that caused the problems with him and children, people saw dollar signs -never a role model.

[Jennifer Schull]

Right I don't find many role model types in the music industry, Hollywood, etc.... OH and Richard it wasn't me that had the album, nor was the album solicited just lost and not found.

[Ben Bozon]

Well put my friend. Well put. I had the opportunity to speak to Chapel Creek as a whole a few weeks ago, the sunday after MJ's death. I hate hearing my own voice but I'd like to hear your thoughts on my message,if you'd like.

http://www.chapelcreektexas.com/audio_062809.htm

Love you man!