A message to “Dr.” Conrad Murray…

“Lies run sprints, but the truth runs marathons. The truth will win this marathon in court.” – Michael Jackson

Greed & Gossip

Human beings have always had a hunger for gossip. Through the millions of years we’ve been on this earth, getting to know the latest news about your neighbor, colleagues, a public person… yes, anyone, in fact, has become something we simply can’t get enough of. The juicier details, the better. The more sensational, the tastier. The more tragic, the more we just looove spreading the news further to the next person… and the next… and the next.

The tabloids love this too, and have through the years taken it a step further. The old lady who mysteriously catches all the latest gossip in the neighborhood has now in the 21th century become tabloid junkie journalists that comes up with their own stories with their wild imagination, or, buy ‘sources’ to get credibility. Or, exchange money for a good story, an interview, with someone who supposedly knows the insides of the case.

It’s amazing what money can make you do. Hunger for money. Greed. But there are many sorts of greed.

I previously blogged about Michael Jackson’s bodyguards who have come out in the spotlight to tell the truth about their late boss. Since then it’s been revealed on their Facebook profile that the proceedings of the book they’re writing will be donated to ten charities Michael Jackson himself supported through his life. To this I want to give them my blessings. I love to hear his message of love, helping others, the world, being passed on. But, there’s a big side-effect to this book. The bodyguards states on their Facebook profile that they’ll never write a tell-all book. But then I wonder, what is the difference between that and this book?

Through all these years with slandering, we’ve eventually come to realize that getting positive books about Michael Jackson published is a battle itself. Several authors have confirmed it as well, such as Geraldine Hughes. It takes more often than not several years to find an editor. Unless you’re willing to spill some juicy details, most preferably juicy stories.

Now, I’ve already stated my opinion on this before, but I’ll say it again. Michael was always very protective of his privacy. He was most probably the most mysterious artist ever, he was surrounded by myths about his persona, lifestyle, sexuality etc. – and that’s much of the reason why he got to this level of popularity. He intrigued the world. He kept the people guessing. But he was very much a human being with good sides and bad sides. I dislike the word ‘normal’, no one’s normal, but he was normal in his uniqueness. And guess what.

Michael. Had. Sex.

The prospect of him having sex with someone is tickling the insides of a fan’s heart. Many of the fans are making his legacy as an excuse in order to get to know more about his love life. ‘The truth must come forth, the rumors must be put to rest, and the world needs to hear about the real man.’ Let me remind you that this is none of our business, but since it’s such an intriguing subject, Lisa Marie Presley, his ex-wife, has previously talked openly about this. It didn’t make any difference in regards to the public opinion then, why would it now?

Those fans desire the gossip. Juicy details. Not for his legacy, but because of their own satisfaction, their own hunger, their own greed. I understand them. I understand their wish to get to know every little detail about the sexy man they love so much, many of them even had a crush on, but I’ll never become one of them.

Simply because I put Michael and his wishes first – and I steadfastly believe he would never want this.

V x

The Face of an Angel

The Brutality of … Disrespect

Michael taught us many things through the 50 years he graced us with his presence here on earth. To be friendly. To love each other. To respect one another. And so many other things.

The last 9 months or so have apparently made many of the fans forget these qualities. To ‘unite together as one’ has become impossible after Michael passed away. Some are steadfastly believers in a conspiracy behind his death, others are blaming no one but Conrad Murray for being a reckless doctor, some are convinced it was a murder, while others are… well, somewhere inbetween – not sure what to believe. And some of those that belong in the ‘Conrad-Murray-should-and-deserves-to-be-charged-with-nothing-but-involuntary-manslaughter’-category are now acting and treating those who think differently like they’re plain stupid. Maybe they are. Maybe they are losing the grip. Maybe they in fact are ‘not all there.’

But now there’s a lesson to learn, respect’s not given – it’s earned.

I’ll never understand those who laugh and ridicule those who disagree with them, maybe try to involve other fans in a movement to bring justice or awareness in what is going on in the investigation or what went on in his final days, even weeks. No, I personally don’t agree, or like, everything I hear either, but when several people who were close to him, or have reliable sources in relation to the ongoing investigation, it’s extremely easy to get drawn into it. Yes, I see several are just following the mainstream, take certain people’s opinions as the mere facts, but even if you have a mind of your own it’s still not easy to know what to believe. You might say that the facts are right in front of our very eyes, that you are older and wiser and more experienced as a fan than many of these ‘doubters.’ I know that very well might be the case. But the thing is – you.weren’t.there. None of us were. And there is no need to portray them as silly, dumb fans only because they have different views on things.

The fighting among the fans has become crucial. It especially saddens me that it happens in a time where we should stand united as one, respect our differences, and support each other. And respect Michael. Our love for Michael is the only thing we all have in common. Michael seemed to be the glue in so many people’s lives before he died, when he passed away it appears to me more and more that everything that once was is now exactly that… was.

Was.

V x

Michael Jackson’s Bodyguards Sets The Record Straight

…Please watch the video above if you haven’t already…

First of all, kudos to all three of them for speaking out and for once say something positive about Michael Jackson. In a world where it’s obviously ‘in’ to hate and throw dirt at him, I respect those who try to go against the mainstream.

I’m happy that they speak so positive about him. I realize that they’re trying to humanize him, something I appreciate a lot. But, honestly, I do find it uncomfortable watching it and hear some of the things they are telling. I for one would never be able to share such private things about Michael without his approval if I ever had the priviledge to serve him and obviously be his ‘friend’ for two years. I understand them meaning well, but every time people tell such things about him there’s a feeling within me whispering, ‘you’re breaking the rules.’ Especially when we all know how private he was and how much he valued his privacy, which in fact was so very little.

You might say that something greater is at stake than his privacy – his legacy. That ‘the truth is begging to be told.’ I know that, believe me. I am personally fighting with all that I can to get the truth out there, but the thing is, you don’t need to reveal his private life in order to let the world know the truth about who he really was. Just let his actions speak for itselves – his heart shines through – and he had a heart of gold. I’m speaking in general here, not just regarding these guys.

The truth has been told times and times again, by Michael himself and many, many others. The media never listened, neither did they with his charitable efforts etc. or whatever other good deeds he did. And trust me, the media won’t listen to these guys either, only the bits they can take apart and turn into something negative. They’re already doing it as we speak.

I am working literally day and night to bring justice to Michael and make the world understand and realize who he was. After his death I’ve dedicated my life to it even more, and I’m sorry if I come across as angry, but it’s something I feel very passionate about. The only thing I criticize is the way people defend him. I know they mean well and I know I’m being awfully picky, but instead of revealing his private life, sharing truths that the media true to themselves will twist around and make into something negative, etc., why not show who he really was by showing all the good things he did throughout his life, like his humanitarian efforts? Those are FACTS and cannot be denied, and they show his true self – who he really was. But the media ignored it for years. Decades.

The world would be SHOCKED if they knew the truth.

V x

I hereby enter the world of blogging…

…and I doubt I’ll be blogging too much. This will be more of the kind of place where I excape to express my opinions or frustrations on certain subjects, and knowing myself, it’ll more often than not involve… Love, Peace and Justice. And, also, Michael Jackson.

V x