Why can't people give up Michael Jackson?

[Anonymous]

Despite the child abuse allegations including the horrific claims from the men in Leaving Neverland, his music continues to be played. My daughter's dance studio just choreographed her recital dance and it's to a Michael Jackson song. Why are people so dismissive over this scandal?

[Anonymous]

Because his music is great.

[Anonymous]

Because they’re morally compromised when it comes to him.

[Anonymous]

Because it was the soundtrack for so many years of my life. The Jackson 5 were big when I was a pre-teen. MJ was huge in late college and early adulthood. So many memories. Now I am not going to force it on others, but I am also not going to stop listening to it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Because it was the soundtrack for so many years of my life. The Jackson 5 were big when I was a pre-teen. MJ was huge in late college and early adulthood. So many memories. Now I am not going to force it on others, but I am also not going to stop listening to it.

Unless you’re listening to downloaded music, CDs, or vinyl, you’re giving money to his estate, which has lashed out against his victims. High price to pay for nostalgia.

[Anonymous]

No idea. He's vile and creepy. You should complain, OP.

[Anonymous]

I still think his music is great, & am frankly pretty mad that it’s now to the point where no one can play any of it. My 5 yr old loves the music too, & talks about it in school, & no im afraid that other parents will be mad bc they don’t want MJ discussed.

[Anonymous]

Because it brings back happy memories spanning three decades for me. Many people felt to know him when he was an adorable child, then an otherworldly-talented man. When you saw the Moonwalk for the first time, it was really like...no one else on Earth could do that, not that way.

Then all the craziness and eccentricity, I think people chalked up (understandably) to the overwhelming pressures of fame and fortune. People could also identify with a poor and unstable and abusive childhood.

And then...there was no guilty in a court of law. So people felt like there was doubt, even though I don't think there is any doubt that he harmed at least two children, and probably more. But people felt like because there was no concrete gavel going down, no sentence served, maybe there was some gray area.

And then again...the tragedy of bankruptcy and drugs, which many people can relate to. So it felt like a loss and a horrible one when he died.

I don't actively listen to it, but when I hear it, his music and his voice usually make me happy.

[Anonymous]

Same reason the thirsty moms of DCUM were cooing over Jared Leto yesterday. He matters more to them than his alleged victims do.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I still think his music is great, & am frankly pretty mad that it’s now to the point where no one can play any of it. My 5 yr old loves the music too, & talks about it in school, & no im afraid that other parents will be mad bc they don’t want MJ discussed.

There’s plenty of other great music out there.

The issue isn’t the quality of his music; it’s that he was a pedophile whose estate denies any wrongdoing. I’m a huge music fan and refuse to play any of it for myself or my daughter.

[Anonymous]

^^All that said, I no longer actively listen to or celebrate his music. But when I hear it? My heart loves it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I still think his music is great, & am frankly pretty mad that it’s now to the point where no one can play any of it. My 5 yr old loves the music too, & talks about it in school, & no im afraid that other parents will be mad bc they don’t want MJ discussed.

You're defending a child rapist? And getting your 5 year old to like his art?
Well, you take the cake, you really do.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:^^All that said, I no longer actively listen to or celebrate his music. But when I hear it? My heart loves it.

I used to like his music, but now hearing it makes me feel queasy.

[Anonymous]

Y'all are going to be so mad at Halloween, aren't you?

[Anonymous]

Because he went through a heavily publicized trial and was found not guilty?