I recently received this newsletter in my boîte mail from MJTruthNow. I just want to share it with toi guys and see what toi think. Do toi agree, disagree?
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The community of Michael Jackson lovers, admirers, supporters and defenders has arrived at a fork in the road. Do they continue to take actions that heretofore have had absolutely no impact on the behavior of media and legal authorities ou do they decide to look at the situation--that is, bringing Conrad Murray to justice--with new eyes? The practical reality is that justice is not a popularity contest where the plus beloved the victim, the plus "justice" he ou she receives.
This is America, a nation of laws. The facts don't change and the prosecution's trial strategy doesn't revolve around the esteem in which the victim is held. Nor should it! Multi-millions of Michael Jackson fans would stretch, arms locked, around the world. That would not--should not--impact the course of action of the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office one little bit. Why? Because we are a nation of laws, not mob rule.
In the case of Conrad Murray, it appears that millions of fans, most of whom have never even seen the inside of a courtroom, are somehow now experts in bringing criminals to justice. They speculate, assume and presuppose that because the victim is Michael Jackson, and if he's dead, then someone murdered him and someone must pay. Without really being privy to the evidence that the District Attorney's office assembled over nine long months--during which time they were loudly criticized for taking so long--the fans believe they can do a better job than a District Attorney's office with an 87% conviction rate. Without truly understanding the legal distinctions between first, seconde and third degree murder, voluntary and involuntary manslaughter, ou medical malpractice for that matter, they treat all charges the same. Michael Jackson is dead, so someone must have murdered him.
So what do the fans do? They dress up like Michael Jackson and montrer up at the courthouse with posters festooned with various images of Michael. Playing right into the media's hand, they're quickly perceived and presented par the media as "crazy Michael Jackson fans" and no one's collective mind is changed--either about how Michael actually died ou why the fans are even there. No one takes them seriously because all observers hear is cries of "Justice for MJ!"--whatever that means--accompanied par a mob mentality. The fans are people to be tolerated; just part of the landscape of craziness that routinely surrounded Michael when he lived and is no different now.
What if the fans showed up in rue clothes, with posters bearing one image of Michael over the entreaty "May Justice Prevail"--without presupposing what that justice should be?
Michael Jackson deserves to be represented par mature, composed, intelligent, articulate and determined fans.
•Mature because they look like people who left their jobs in the city to stand vigil.
Composed because they don't behave like fans at a Michael Jackson concert, moonwalking and hamming it up for the media's cameras.
•Intelligent because they have formed a sober, well-imaged message--about themselves and about Michael.
•Articulate because they spell every word of that message correctly.
•Determined because they want the world to understand that Michael Jackson mattered. That his absence remains a large wound on the collective consciousness of society.
It's a strategic error to publicly dare the prosecutors to behave a certain way because "the eyes of the world are upon you." The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office is not the enemy! And make no mistake: the eyes of the world are on the media-manipulated crazy Michael Jackson fans. Please, for Michael's sake, don't be one.
We must be mindful of media's real power to manipulate images and literally shape public opinion about fan activity.
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from: MJTruthNow.com [visit the website to subscribe]
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The community of Michael Jackson lovers, admirers, supporters and defenders has arrived at a fork in the road. Do they continue to take actions that heretofore have had absolutely no impact on the behavior of media and legal authorities ou do they decide to look at the situation--that is, bringing Conrad Murray to justice--with new eyes? The practical reality is that justice is not a popularity contest where the plus beloved the victim, the plus "justice" he ou she receives.
This is America, a nation of laws. The facts don't change and the prosecution's trial strategy doesn't revolve around the esteem in which the victim is held. Nor should it! Multi-millions of Michael Jackson fans would stretch, arms locked, around the world. That would not--should not--impact the course of action of the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office one little bit. Why? Because we are a nation of laws, not mob rule.
In the case of Conrad Murray, it appears that millions of fans, most of whom have never even seen the inside of a courtroom, are somehow now experts in bringing criminals to justice. They speculate, assume and presuppose that because the victim is Michael Jackson, and if he's dead, then someone murdered him and someone must pay. Without really being privy to the evidence that the District Attorney's office assembled over nine long months--during which time they were loudly criticized for taking so long--the fans believe they can do a better job than a District Attorney's office with an 87% conviction rate. Without truly understanding the legal distinctions between first, seconde and third degree murder, voluntary and involuntary manslaughter, ou medical malpractice for that matter, they treat all charges the same. Michael Jackson is dead, so someone must have murdered him.
So what do the fans do? They dress up like Michael Jackson and montrer up at the courthouse with posters festooned with various images of Michael. Playing right into the media's hand, they're quickly perceived and presented par the media as "crazy Michael Jackson fans" and no one's collective mind is changed--either about how Michael actually died ou why the fans are even there. No one takes them seriously because all observers hear is cries of "Justice for MJ!"--whatever that means--accompanied par a mob mentality. The fans are people to be tolerated; just part of the landscape of craziness that routinely surrounded Michael when he lived and is no different now.
What if the fans showed up in rue clothes, with posters bearing one image of Michael over the entreaty "May Justice Prevail"--without presupposing what that justice should be?
Michael Jackson deserves to be represented par mature, composed, intelligent, articulate and determined fans.
•Mature because they look like people who left their jobs in the city to stand vigil.
Composed because they don't behave like fans at a Michael Jackson concert, moonwalking and hamming it up for the media's cameras.
•Intelligent because they have formed a sober, well-imaged message--about themselves and about Michael.
•Articulate because they spell every word of that message correctly.
•Determined because they want the world to understand that Michael Jackson mattered. That his absence remains a large wound on the collective consciousness of society.
It's a strategic error to publicly dare the prosecutors to behave a certain way because "the eyes of the world are upon you." The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office is not the enemy! And make no mistake: the eyes of the world are on the media-manipulated crazy Michael Jackson fans. Please, for Michael's sake, don't be one.
We must be mindful of media's real power to manipulate images and literally shape public opinion about fan activity.
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from: MJTruthNow.com [visit the website to subscribe]
yes elizabeth did care very much for michael and she did help him she helped him through rehab and through the child molestion trial par being a true friend to him and par being on his side and defending him through the way she knew good and well that michael would never do that to a child in his life she knew that michael was a sweet and innocent person that wouldnt harm a person ou a child she knew that michael was a good person she identified with michael because she was in the buisness as a young actor she knew what it felt like to not have a childhood as well she knew what the buisness was like she knew that they were bullies and she helped michael as best as she could she was par his side since they met she was there when the first allegation was brought up in 1993 with jordie chandler she was par his side she wanted to help michael the best way she could she was the first one that wanted to help michael in the case par being the closet friend that he could count on
She’s from a world
Of pop corn, maïs soufflé and candy
poney rides for a dime
Little children laughing
I’m from a world
Of disappointments and confusions
But I want her to be mine
I started talking
She kept on walking
She disappeared into the crowd, oh, oh
I Lost my heart
On the carousel
To a circus girl
Who left my cœur, coeur in pieces
Lost my heart
On the carousel (Ooo)
To a circus girl
Who ran away
Two different people
In l’amour for an instant
To see that the circus came today
Sometimes I can hear her crying here
And I can hear her calling me
I Lost my cœur, coeur (Lost my heart)
On the carousel (Lost my girl)
To a circus girl
Who ran away, I lost
Lost my cœur, coeur (I Lost my girl)
On the carousel (Ooo)
To a circus girl (Oh lost, oh lost, I Lost her, I Lost my heart)
Lost my cœur, coeur (I lost)
On the carousel
Of pop corn, maïs soufflé and candy
poney rides for a dime
Little children laughing
I’m from a world
Of disappointments and confusions
But I want her to be mine
I started talking
She kept on walking
She disappeared into the crowd, oh, oh
I Lost my heart
On the carousel
To a circus girl
Who left my cœur, coeur in pieces
Lost my heart
On the carousel (Ooo)
To a circus girl
Who ran away
Two different people
In l’amour for an instant
To see that the circus came today
Sometimes I can hear her crying here
And I can hear her calling me
I Lost my cœur, coeur (Lost my heart)
On the carousel (Lost my girl)
To a circus girl
Who ran away, I lost
Lost my cœur, coeur (I Lost my girl)
On the carousel (Ooo)
To a circus girl (Oh lost, oh lost, I Lost her, I Lost my heart)
Lost my cœur, coeur (I lost)
On the carousel
Sources directly connected to Dr. Conrad Murray tell TMZ ... the Doc will not accept any plea bargain from the L.A. County District Attorney in the Michael Jackson manslaughter case.
We're told Dr. Murray feels so strongly about his innocence, even a plea with no jail time would be out of the question.
Fact is ... Dr. Murray shouldn't hold his breath, because no plea bargain has been offered and sources tell us the D.A. will not offer one.
As for Murray's defense ... we're told the centerpiece revolves around the fact that only two people were in the room around the time MJ died, and Murray insists he did not administer the fatal dose of Propofol.
The operating theory of Murray's lawyers -- when the Doc left to go to the bathroom, a frustrated MJ woke up and administered the fatal dose himself in a desperate attempt to get some sleep.
We're told Dr. Murray feels so strongly about his innocence, even a plea with no jail time would be out of the question.
Fact is ... Dr. Murray shouldn't hold his breath, because no plea bargain has been offered and sources tell us the D.A. will not offer one.
As for Murray's defense ... we're told the centerpiece revolves around the fact that only two people were in the room around the time MJ died, and Murray insists he did not administer the fatal dose of Propofol.
The operating theory of Murray's lawyers -- when the Doc left to go to the bathroom, a frustrated MJ woke up and administered the fatal dose himself in a desperate attempt to get some sleep.
The producer/director of Michael Jackson's "This Is It" tour is scoffing at Katherine Jackson's wrongful death suit in which he's named as a defendant, because he had nothing to do with the drugs ou treatment that caused the singer's death.
Kenny Ortega just filed legal docs -- obtained par TMZ -- asking the court to remove him as a defendant in Katherine's suit, claiming, "Kenneth Ortega is not alleged to be involved in the medical treatment ou administration of drugs that allegedly caused Michael Jackson's death."
Ortega's lawyer adds ... Kenny never had a contract with Dr. Conrad Murray ou with Michael Jackson, nor has he had any official affiliation with AEG.
Ortega's lawyer says, "The naming of Kenneth Ortega as a defendant in this action, without any basis, without any substantive charging allegations against him, is a gross error."
Kenny Ortega just filed legal docs -- obtained par TMZ -- asking the court to remove him as a defendant in Katherine's suit, claiming, "Kenneth Ortega is not alleged to be involved in the medical treatment ou administration of drugs that allegedly caused Michael Jackson's death."
Ortega's lawyer adds ... Kenny never had a contract with Dr. Conrad Murray ou with Michael Jackson, nor has he had any official affiliation with AEG.
Ortega's lawyer says, "The naming of Kenneth Ortega as a defendant in this action, without any basis, without any substantive charging allegations against him, is a gross error."