Wednesday, July 06, 2005

Michael Jackson's Trial

Is it just me, or does anyone else see a problem here? One of the jurors in the Jackson trial goes to an "invitation only" victory party for family and friends after the acquittal. That means she had contact with Michael's people, which seriously smacks of jury tampering! If you or I were on the jury and listened to all the sleazy, repulsive things that went on, what on earth would cause us to show up at the bash and "weep?"

Maybe it was hard to prove whether or not the boy was actually molested. Maybe his money-grubbing mother played a part in the reasonable doubt. But pop star or not, no man should be allowed to get away with giving children alcohol, sharing pornography with them, sleeping together, etc. That behavior is sick and wrong and the jury should have had the guts to put a stop to it. In our society, the rich and famous can get away with anything.

Enjoy your freedom, Michael. Someday you'll stand before a higher court; one that is not affected by money, star power or smooth lawyers. One that doesn't put up with anyone who abuses children.

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