My First and Last Words on Michael Jackson

I truly don't understand the brouhaha about MJ. I mean I loved the Thriller album when I was growing up, and respected MJ as a pop icon. But is his trial worthy of being front page news?

Let's look at the face value of MJ. He is a pop singer. His influence beyond his music is minimal. There are no ideas, knowledge, concepts, or discoveries that will be passed down from him to future generations; he will have no significance in 30 yrs.

So again why the brouhaha over his trial? I personally feel sadness and disgust about his situation. On the one hand, disgusted at the implications of molesting children to the sadness that he was blessed with a gift to entertain people but will be remembered for this spectacle.