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Locals react to Michael Jackson's death

Date published: 6/27/2009

"He is the most creative person of this generation and needs to be memorialized as such. When eulogized, especially by the press, I pray his many talents will outshine his difficulties in life. May the pundits and paparazzi leave him alone. May he rest in peace."

--Gaye Adegbalola, performer with Saffire--The Uppity Blues Women

"Michael Jackson was wildly, sometimes threateningly, eccentric. But he changed the music world irrevocably, and after the recent election of our president, Jackson's anthem, 'Black or White,' seems even more meaningful. We will probably never stop talking about him."

--Cheryl Huff, assistant professor, Germanna Community College

"I was always saddened at the path his life took in the passing years with all the allegations that were out there. He never seemed happy and took an odd path with his looks and appearance. I choose to remember the sheer genius in his music and the energy in his performances. For that alone, he is legendary."

--Shelley Jordan, local fan



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Date published: 6/27/2009


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PEDOPHILE is what he was... (posted by MF , June 27, 2009 9:02 pm)   
i think all of you who have him up on a pedestal must not have any children or have nieces or nephews...csuse you sure wouldn't be talking about his music..He preyed on little boys..he was a creep, and many of us feel the world is a little safer for children now that he is DEAD Too bad other pedophiles and sex offenders don't die and save us the $$$ from executing or incarcerating them. Gaye,,"difficulties in life " PLEASE !!!!!!!!

Meanwhile Back in the Real World (posted by mustang2 , June 27, 2009 6:51 pm)   
The House of Representatives have just passed the largest tax increase in U S history without reading it (because there is nothing to read-they failed to get it written up in their haste to pass it. But the editors at the FLS could care less that readers know about this. It is sooooooo unimportant compared to Michael Jackson. And besides, if the paper keeps locals ignorant, it may translate into another win for the Democrats. So much for an appropriate mission, guys. Cheers.

If you see his cardiologist - call 911 (posted by MrZorro , June 27, 2009 4:16 pm)   
You don't have to be a medical genius to know that deadly painkillers are not recommended for heart problems. His doctor is probably in Arruba now, sipping a Tequila Sunrise on the beach. He might be charged with murder, if the police find him.

Ok Ok Already (posted by BLK , June 27, 2009 10:34 am)   
Michael Jackson was a good entertainer, His death was tragic . But everyone knows what happen to Him.. It happens to a lot of Big Stars. Drugs. Its a Shame as it is everytime.. But with all of the Media press and praise of MJ, We have Forgotten Farrah and Ed McMahon.. They were also Big stars. I see all of MJ's fans Now buying up all His Cd's, Why didn't they buy them Last Week ?? RIP Michale, Farrah and Ed...

Plu-eeeze (posted by wildbill56 , June 27, 2009 7:04 am)   
"An odd path"? I'm giving Shelley the understatement of the day award.

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