I’ve been watching too much MTV, BET, and VH1
June 27th, 2009 by AriPoliticians, the media, and other public officials frequently try to use language to deceive the public. For example, a politician caught having an affair has an “error in judgment”. Torture is a “stress position” and a plane crash is called a “water landing” by the flight attendants. With all of the Michael Jackson coverage lately, everyone has decided to go with the line that Michael Jackson was “troubled”. In the name of equal time, I would like to point out that Michael Jackson raped small children! You may now go back to mourning this “troubled icon of American music”.
June 29th, 2009 at 4:58 pm
Wait, we’re supposed to be mourning him? It’s in my “don’t care” pile.
Funny exchange with my tv this past Sunday–
Sunday morning show: …and an update on Michael Jackson.
Me: Still dead.
June 29th, 2009 at 5:34 pm
I would like to point out that there is controversy as to whether or not Mr. Jackson was guilty of the crime for which he was charged; if you recall, he was acquitted. Also, Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, who was his spiritual advisor, does not believe the allegations. Beyond this, without hard evidence, especially considering that Mr. Jackson is now deceased, I think that discussing sins that he may or may not have committed treads a fine line with lashon hara and motzi shem ra – and, therefore, should be avoided. He will now be judged by the Heavenly Court – and G-d, who knows all truth, will see to it that he pays for any crimes that he may have committed.