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How should Michael Jackson be remembered?

Jul 07 10:54pm

- With Michael Jackson's memorial taking place in Los Angeles this morning, a king-size spectacle watched by millions,little else is left to say.

Fans have left nearly half a million notes of condolecence at http://michaeljackson.com/ making it the world's biggest tribute site.

The main question that remains now is not the cause of the star's death but what will be Jackson's legacy?

There are many views on Jackson's life, music and influence. Please keep your comments free of offensive remarks.

As we all say farewell to arguably the most popular performer ever, what impression do you think Michael Jackson should leave on history?

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11. naomicolman - Jun 29 09:09am

sad event but get over it we dont need to keep hearing about it
24/7

12. daniel198819882000 - Jun 29 09:35am

Apparently his last words were "call an ambulee-hee".

13. chloeoconnor73 - Jun 29 10:25am

I believe Michael is a reminder to all of us that we need to value the artist and not just the art. I believe he was a loving person in need of our love, however our culture failed to give him that. He created his art for us because he first loved us. We repaid him with criticism and judgement.

14. caleb.walker - Jun 29 12:05pm

i agree will lukek61 showing pictures off his children that he has hidden from the camras his whole life, that is not respeacting his wishes. now that he is gone i am shure his still woulden want his children to be shown to the world or he would of let it happen him self.

15. qzlander - Jun 29 12:23pm

MJ should be remembered for standing up to the evil that is controlling the world. They are controlling and shaping the majority of the population and he was used as a tool for it early in his career. When he stood up to this evil he was publicly destroyed by portraying him as a child abuser.

16. ashleydecampo - Jun 29 01:59pm

Michael Jackson should be remembered for his music of love and best dance moves of history! HE WAS NOT A BAD PERSON. Rest in peace Michael Jackson ;(

17. annmareeus - Jun 29 07:18pm

I am 53, I am tired of this crap! The man could sing ! WOW could HE move! Who cares about What YOU think is NEWS! What A waste! HE WAS our ELVIS! Be a programme that LISTENS to veiwers! You report everything that is said! The Nanny Pumped his Stomach! The tube GOES thru his NOSE! Just THINK!

18. jo_tequila1971 - Jun 29 07:45pm

Yes he was a great singer and a perfect dancer.Everybody learnt the moonwalk.I know i did back in the 80s.So he should be remembered for his music and dance and the difference he made in people lives.
REST IN PEACE MICHAEL J JACKSON

19. rmgc11 - Jun 29 09:05pm

I remember the day I became a fan.. 10th Feb 1993 the day before my 12th bday. I was in awe of this amazingly peculiar and wonderful man..watching him dance.. sing.. smile.. with one smile with one note with one dance... he brought so much joy, he gave so much.. what did we give? Thank u Michael, RI

20. castle.hayley - Jun 29 09:39pm

How can a HUMAN, let alone a WOMAN who carried children drop a bombshell on MJ's children that he is not thier Bio father in thier hour of grief. Those 3 kids, at the end of the day have lost their father- A man that they look up too. MJ's loves them, DEB Dont destroy thier memories 4 a quick $,

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