June 28, 2009
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Michael Jackson: An Example to Be Singled Out by President Obama?
Reading the flood of commentary about the death of Michael Jackson, one is pressed to see some of the real problems we face these days in evaluating contributions to society everywhere.
Michael Jackson was a unique entertainer whose impact on that field was immense. As an example to be presented to young people or people of any generation, he was not only major question mark but, in many cases, a major concern.
He was entitled as a person to do as he pleased with his appearance and his body. He was not entitled to determine how children should be lured into unique playgrounds to satisfy some strange ideas of one person, however well intended his playground activities may have been.
That he was a special performer from childhood until near his demise cannot be denied one bit. But it was a bit disappointing to see and hear a United States President single Jackson out when so many individuals who can't dance or sing are making tremendous contributions every day.
Finally, Jackson was a bit of a whiner. His complaints about the paparazzi who shadowed him(and scores of other entertainers every day)might be acceptable, except for the fact he nurtured that unseemly interest by what he did to himself, his face and the unusual activities he conducted at his estate. In doing those things, it was hardly unusual that he would attract such interest that, unfortunately, detracted from the amazing talent he demonstrated from the time he was a tot.
Respectfully,
Joseph J. Honick
Bainbridge Island, WA
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Michael Jackson: An Example to Be Singled Out by President Obama?
Reading the flood of commentary about the death of Michael Jackson, one is pressed to see some of the real problems we face these days in evaluating contributions to society everywhere.
Michael Jackson was a unique entertainer whose impact on that field was immense. As an example to be presented to young people or people of any generation, he was not only major question mark but, in many cases, a major concern.
He was entitled as a person to do as he pleased with his appearance and his body. He was not entitled to determine how children should be lured into unique playgrounds to satisfy some strange ideas of one person, however well intended his playground activities may have been.
That he was a special performer from childhood until near his demise cannot be denied one bit. But it was a bit disappointing to see and hear a United States President single Jackson out when so many individuals who can't dance or sing are making tremendous contributions every day.
Finally, Jackson was a bit of a whiner. His complaints about the paparazzi who shadowed him(and scores of other entertainers every day)might be acceptable, except for the fact he nurtured that unseemly interest by what he did to himself, his face and the unusual activities he conducted at his estate. In doing those things, it was hardly unusual that he would attract such interest that, unfortunately, detracted from the amazing talent he demonstrated from the time he was a tot.
Respectfully,
Joseph J. Honick
Bainbridge Island, WA
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