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Submitted by Alana Ronald (Canada), Jul 18, 2009 at 21:01

"I will never excuse what happened to these children", says Anne A.

What happened is UNKNOWN to both you and I. We were not there. Please do not leap to conclusions, mistake surmise for certainty, nor equate an allegation of molestation with an actual murder.

Our legal system presumes innocence. A child accurately describing Jackson's genitals does not a molestation make. At least one of these children publicly recanted, and there are transcripts available online of court procedings, including a taped conversation with Jordie Chandler's father who clearly outlines his extortion plot. Interestingly, Jordie has since taken out a restraining order against his father, charging HIM with abuse. The case has not, to my knowledge, been settled.

Michael Jackson's scalp was severely and irrevocably burned, he suffered from vitiligo and lupus, resulting in chronic severe pain. He needed painkillers to function. I challenge anyone who villifies this man to go through what he did and not only survive, but become a top-selling, innovative artist who consistently gave more to his 39 charities than any other entertainer. He donated 46 tons of food to Sarajevo during and following the war, helped Live Aid supply 6 African nations through famine and drought. Yet these acheivements do not get headlines.

I agree, Anne, Jackson needed help and instead he got enablers, sycophants and leeches. Please temper judgement with compassion, and think, "there but for the grace of G-d go I."

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Title Commenter Date Thread
islamists run hot and cold. when it suits them. [221 words]Phil GreendJul 15, 2009 22:03158899
The Muslim accolades for Obama & Michael Jackson. [58 words]M.D.Jul 9, 2009 17:55158693
2Why Islam wins converts [800 words]GeorgePJul 9, 2009 02:58158649
It Ain't Necessarily So.... [59 words]Alana RonaldJul 8, 2009 20:12158636
1Islamists respond to Michael Jackson- Surprising Islam thinks Jackson was such a role model. [74 words]Anne A.Jul 8, 2009 18:31158627
Please let's not speak ill of the dead, especially when they were found innocent... [310 words]Alana RonaldJul 15, 2009 17:16158627
1Please Lets not speak ill of the dead. Give me a break several of the children identified Jacksons private prts! Response to Alana Ronald [295 words]Anne A.Jul 18, 2009 08:08158627
Innocent Until Proven Guilty [237 words]Alana RonaldJul 18, 2009 21:01158627
There will always be apologists that excuse evil because they do not see the truth!- Response to Alana Ronald [385 words]Anne A.Jul 20, 2009 11:55158627
Loshon Hora and Motzi Shem Ra [147 words]Alana RonaldJul 22, 2009 12:33158627
Loshon Mora and Motzi Shem Ra- Response to Alana Ronald [83 words]Anne A.Jul 23, 2009 09:06158627
Agreement on the Supremacy of the Supreme Being [42 words]Alana RonaldJul 24, 2009 00:25158627
Agreement on the Supremacy of the Supreme Being--Most definitely- response to Alana Ronald [240 words]Anne A.Jul 25, 2009 08:26158627
Child abusements in Islam [21 words]AzadOct 3, 2009 08:01158627
Motzi Shem Ra [105 words]RichJan 7, 2013 12:33158627
Lies [110 words]RichJan 7, 2013 12:37158627

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