(CNN) – New York Rep. Peter King called on the media to "knock out the psycho-babble" and stop covering Michael Jackson because "this guy was a pervert."
"He was a child molester. He was a pedophile. And to be giving this much coverage to him day in and day out, what does it say about us as a country," King said Sunday in front of the American Legion Hall in Wantagh. "We're too politically correct. No one wants to stand up and say, 'We don't need Michael Jackson.'"
King, a nine-term Republican representative from New York's Third Congressional District, said the media has "disgraced itself," noting that there are people dying everyday.
"There are men and women dying today in Afghanistan. Let's give them the credit they deserve," he added.
Jackson went on trial for child molestation allegations in 2005, but was acquitted after a 14-week media circus of a trial in Santa Maria, California. A decade earlier, prosecutors in Los Angeles declined to file charges in their own 13-month child molestation investigation. That case settled out of court, reportedly with Jackson paying millions in damages.
"There's nothing good about this guy. He may have been a good singer, did some dancing, but bottom-line is - would you let your child or grandchild be in the same room with Michael Jackson? What are we glorifying him for?" King said, asking instead that the public honor people like servicemen, teachers and firefighters.
King defended his comments in an interview Monday with CNN radio affiliate WOR, “The fact is that what he has done as far as young children are concerned, young boys are concerned, is a horrible example to set to the world.”
“…Anyone who causes evil or endangers children, to me that supersedes anything else. And do we as a culture really want to be defined by Michael Jackson's singing and dancing or by the fact that he became a worldwide spectacle for abuse of children? “
King was chairman of the powerful House Homeland Security Committee from 2005 until the Democrats took over the House in January 2007.
He won 64 percent of the vote in his re-election victory last November.
Earlier this year he said he was considering a run for the Senate next year, taking on Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand, who replaced Hillary Clinton as New York's junior senator.
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I would like to see Service Men honored more being active duty myself. Noone cares about us till a 9-11 (Or it's equivalent) happens but least someone has to guts to say this about him. Im not a fan of Jacksons music but I think he had some good qualities...either way you slice it tho the coverage has been crazy...talk about somethin else this isnt breaking news anymore...he died awhile ago...
Amen Mr. King. Amen.
I agree 1000%.
This guy is an entertainer. He did nothing to forwward the cause of this great country. He Never was asked to put his life on the life for Peace. All this mess is a Media Hype.
Move on and honor those who SERVE!
The man is unknown to the rest of the nation, he has his own click in NY, who eventually some of them will turn on him.
Jackson is been honored for his talent and achievements , maybe Mr. King is jealous of the KING.
CNN is also a business, and apparently their ratings are going up. Trust me they are not groupies, the coverage of Michael Jackson makes good business sense.
If something bigger comes along, they will be on to the next story.
That's how out of touch with his constituents Rep. King is!
Amen is all I have to say about this. Peter King is 100% correct.
Why make these comments now? You know the guys dead right?
HALLELUIA! I didn't ANYBODY was EVER going to say it!!! The Republicans ought to nominate this guy for president. He sounds like he has some common sense.
I think representative King could use a long vaction.
Bad... bad.. bad timing for your comment Mr. King. I wonder how many percent of votes you will receive the coming senate election. MJ has more fans than you.
Earlier this year he said he was considering a run for the Senate next year, taking on Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand, who replaced Hillary Clinton as New York's junior senator.
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OMG.....OMG.....No chance at a NY Senate seat now for Rep. King.
The Republicans cannot seem to help it, they seem bent on self destruction.
More proof that Republicans have no soul...
Even Republicans sometimes speak the truth.
Finally someone had the guts to say something – it has gotten out of hand with the media!
It's about time somebody said what needs to be said about MJ. What is the press thinking about or do they not know how to report news anymore.
Get over it and look what you can do to better the world.
THANK YOU! Finally someone tells it like it is.
An absolutely honest and correct statement.
Way to go Rep. King. You hit the nail on the head. It's a disgrace to all that has made us great to be glorifying a pervert. The man was sick. Why do we allow the media to tell us what to think??
I can't say I've ever agreed with Mr. King's politics, but I totally agree with the Michael Jackson comments!
I concur!
Thank you Representive King. It is about time.
This coming from a member of Congress where they hold hearings on steroid use in Major League Baseball and are considering looking into the BCS. I'm sure there are better things for Congress to focus on than Sports, like Healthcare and Energy. Ridiculous...
Why talk bad things about a person who died so recently in such strong terms. many people think that Michael Jackson was innocent but got trapped due to his unusual life style and behavior
Nothing like that good old Conservative compassion… Michael Jackson was acquitted of all charges. What does that mean? It means that the man was tried in the United States court of law, and found innocent of all charges.
Thank you! MJ was an obvious musical talent. I don't know if charges against him were true or not, but the fact that there is so much media attention to an entertainer dying (or likely accidently killing himself with drugs) shows how pathetically aligned our culture is with celebrities. I'd much rather hear the stories of our brave men and women in the military putting their life on the line for our country every day.
OMG...Guess even our "leaders" forget our Judicial ways of "INNOCENT until proven guilty"...
wow, this is an angry person~ nothing was ever proven about Michael Jackson molesting anyone. War has been on the front page everyday for the last 8 years. michael jackson left an amazing legacy of music and dance for millions of people. let it go~
thank god he said it. it's what 95% of americans think. media is awful. Yes, CNN specials, FOX specials...ABC/Nbc...I mean give it up and report real news.
Although I mourn the loss of any human life, I agree with Rep. King. The good will never outweigh the bad.
I sincerely hope the Jackson family sues this guy for slander.
This guy is an Idiot.. if the paretns of the kids thought michael jackson did somethign wrong.. why get lawyers? Why not go to the police??? because they wanted MONEY
A-men Amen- A-men A-men
New York Rep. Peter King is a moron. The GOP just doesn't have a clue about much of anything these days.
I'm with you, Pete. Get him out of the news already... What a sad, sick circus...
Idiot. I wish both dems and gop-ers would think before they speak.
Once again the republicans show an unbelievable degree of mean-spiritedness. They can't even let the dead lie in peace. I have no real use for Michael Jackson either, but there are others who feel differently. This is more and more their mode of operation.
The republicans have given up their claim to fiscal responsibility, we will be paying for their misguided attempts to return to lassez-faire economics for decades, and they have nothing left but spurious calls for cutting taxes and fear mongering. If they survive as currently constituted, they'll be in the political wilderness for decades.
I agree 100% with Rep. Peter King.
Coming from the party that's brought us Larry Craig and Mark Sanford, this is pretty rich.
King, you are so wrong about MJ. Yes, he was charged with molestation. He was also acquitted. Just because you don't like him is no reason to publicly defile his character while many people are in mourning. This shows that you are a crass and classless human being.
So should one assume that Rep King was not an Elvis fan? Because Elvis surely did marry Priscilla when she was a minor. If Rep King doesn't like MJ fine, but RESPECT and RECOGNIZE that this man was an ICON, not just some dude who made a bunch of albums. I think the exhaustive media coverage reflects how much of an IMPACT MJ truly had in this world. With regards to him being a pedophile, he was CLEARED of ALL charges. Honestly, if my child were molested a cash settlement would NEVER be enough to pay for my child's innocence. Thank you.
Last I know he was found innocent.
BRAVO King, You are The King!
Jealous you're not worthy of getting this kind of coverage, huh?
How dare you. Let those without sin cast the first stone. What is hiding in your closet. You are not saying how the first young man that accused MJ of these charges came out and said that he did not do it. You are just hating that a black man is receiving this kind of coverage. I didn't see you saying anything about Elvis.
While I may not agree 100% with the Representative I whole-heartedly concur with his assessment.
It's bread and circuses
Amen to that, we will be hearing more of him in death than in life as well, enough is enough already.
Hey politicians!!!!
People who live in glass houses
should'nt throw stones!!
Remember Sanford??
He wanted to impeach Clinton
then he walked the same path
over and over
You politicians stick to what you know how to do
Pull the wool over your constituents eyes.(and your families)
MJ may have payed money
but many people had their hands out
(or their kid's hands)
At least he changed the world for the better
with his music.
What legacy will you leave??
He's right about the coverage–Way too much!! He was a gifted singer and dancer–cherish the good memories you have of him but it's definitely time to let it go...
Check your Constitution, Mr. Congressman. CItizens of your country are innocent until proven guilty – MJ never was. Eccentric? definitely, but the same people who slam him in death are the ones who made him that way. Let us mourn in peace for a change...
someone with a pair, finally....to speak like it is....
CNN can you use a Thesaurus and come up wiith more metaphors for your headlines than just "Slams"? You're over-using it and it often proves to be a gross over-statement after reading the associated article.
I believe the Bush administration limited the media'a access to those coming home in coffins from war zones. Also the Bush administration cut funding for teachers & firefighters. I agree with Congressman King on Michael Jackson but gee whiz give me a break, he blindly supported not supporting what he wants supported now. How does that work, he is for it but he voted against it?
Peter King is upset, because when he dies, no one will care other than his family and NO ONE ELSE, who is this nobody anyway, just another never was wanting to get his 1/2 a second of spotlight.
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If Peter King really feels this way I would like to question him about his dedication to the laws of this country, I would ask him only to point to one legal conviction that proves MJ was a pedophile.
Innocent until proven black seems to be the case.
no kidding, while washington is trying to bankrupt the country with this cap and tax bill that will raise energy costs twice over during a recession the media reports all day on a dead entertainer. this administration is playing on our ignorance and we have nobody to blame but ourselves.
Well, good luck on your next bid for Congress...
You just lost our vote.
I couldn't agree more. Jackson got more than his 15 minutes of fame and it's gettting very tiresome. Bury him a let's move on. Those people without a life will be the only ones mourning.
Finally, someone who says what anyone with half a brain knows.
Mr. King, He was not found guily.
I couldn't agree more. I am glad a public figure has come out to condemn the glorification of a pedophile.
While I completely agree that there is just to much coverage and dramatizasion about the death of a great musician I totally disgree with the extreme rethoric of republican politicians like King, it only shows the reason why the GOP keeps loosing menbers, they are so ready to critized others while covering their own sexual escapades, and claiming falsely they are the party of moral values, remember that Jackson was adquited of the alleged crimes. What a hipocrits!!!.
the guy is dead...let it go already
Get a life. It's obvious you don't have one!
He is so correct. The media has all turned into E news. It is so sad that people sit around and watch this trash, another example of our failed public schools.
In this great country I believe you are considered innocent until proven guilty. Michael's generosity towards and support of many worldwide causes was unparalleled. You definitely have to have a heart to see the good that was in Michael Jackson. Rep. King and his conservative, narrow-minded followers will never come close to making the positive impact to this world that MJ did. Who really cares what you think?
Unfortunately.... I have to agree with this Republican. Living in California, thinking about the budget shortfall we are facing, it makes no sense to me why L. A. City and County would foot the bill for all the extra police that are needed for security and crowd control at Jackson's memorial tomorrow.
And all the lost productivity (do any of his "followers" have jobs?) It is as sad as a group of people getting together to see George W Bush as what took place in Oklahoma recently while actually paying for the "privilege." What a waste of time and money!
Another moralist heard from. The wise and prudent thing to do is not say anything. I guess he is neither. If he is going to judge all sinners, why not comment about Sanford? Judge not lest ye be judged!
Finally, someone speaks out. Thank you. The family is in pain as is normal when a loved one is lost, but enough is enough. Give praise and respect to the much more deserved Veteran, Serviceman, Teacher, police and firemen.
Michael Jackson's passing has absolutely nothing to do with politics–so why even comment. He was more than just a singer who "did some dancing"–this just illustrates how out of touch the GOP is with pop culture and why young Americans like myself don't support their party. You don't have to like Michael Jackson's music, and you can go on believing he commited crimes, even though he was aquitted–but a man, a human being has died and a family mourns for him. Have some respect
It is obvious that Rep. Peter King does not believe in the 1st amendment rights of the press. It is that right that has helped ideas to spread, and debate and discussion to win over tyranny.
Well, the jury disagreed with Rep King, so if he wants to spout off to hear himself talk – as he so often does – perhaps he should get his facts straight. And this is just one example of why this blowhard will never amount to anything more than what he is today – a lowly Congressman. With him as an option, it's no wonder the NY Senate seat will stay in the Democrats hold!
Sooo who is this Peter King again? What the heck have you done for the world? Michael Jackson has done a lot more for the world than I'm sure you can ever do in your lifetime. He was never proven guilty of anything either so get it right. Michael was and always will be the King of Pop and he meant a lot to the majority of human life on this planet, let's see if you can accomplish the same. Get over it and let people see the coverage of their beloved Michael. We will miss you, R.I.P.
~ One of Michael's biggest fans!
Apparently, Representative King has no respect for due process; Jackson was found innocent. And, even while I hotly disagree with some of the things Jackson did, there is no denying he was an incredibly brilliant entertainer that brought joy to millions.
Representative King, pick up a history book an read about the sins of our founding fathers. Then shut up.
AMEN.... Bury the man and let's move on. Poor Farrah Fawcett wasn't mentioned enough for the country to know she's died as well.
Finally ....a voice of reason in this circus of events surrounding MJ.
Michael Jackson was only charged and was never found guilty. Who knows if it was true or not. Only Jackson and the kids. You know, a lot of scummy people in the world try to make a buck off someone else and you know very well that people have done just that. Make false statements against someone famous in order to settle for million dollar payouts. Parents can tell children anything over and over until they themselves believe it is true. This could be the case here.
I could not agree with Peter King more.
Amen. I couldn't have said it better myself.
The people of New York should be thinking very carefully today about whether this is the right guy to be representing them. He appears to be quite unclear on some very basic Constitution concepts, including innocent until proven guilty. Further he is also so out of touch the he is clearly unaware that Jackson was exsonerated on those charges. Thus his accusation stand as slander and the only thing that keeps Rep. King out of court himself is the fact that Jackson is dead. Yes people do die every day, but Americans shouldn't be dying in Afghanistan, so don't whine to us about that Mr. King.
Mr King you forget America starts it's own wars and you want the innocent soldiers to fight the unneccessary wars . What about the bloodshed of these wars. Yes they deserve their honor but YOU are part of a party that lied us in a war and you create WARS and Pres Bush Admin did not want the pictures of the cuffins coming home !!!
Newsflash to Mr. King: Obviously Michael Jackson was a whole lot more to people here and around the world than what you claim him to be. The thousands and thousands of fans he has around the whole are celebrating him as an artist and for the musical genious he was. He can throw stones at him, but he was NOT found guilty in a court of law and according to you lawmakers that is what matters. Whether you choose to celebrate Michael Jackson's talent is your choice, but I dare you try and speak for everyone else and I dare you try and tell his fans they should not be celebrating this man for the legend he has left behind when it comes to music. Mr. King get over yourself and watch as the world celebrate this man on Tuesday and then maybe you will realize the impact he has had on the entire world!
But he made Thriller . . . Thriller!
Finally!
Someone has the guts to say what many are thinking.
Although many of us have our suspicions about Michael Jackson, he was acquitted in a Court of Law by a jury of his peers. For a U.S. Representative who once was the head of Homeland Security Committee to ignore the laws and voice his opinion in this matter is very disturbing. I pray that the family sue him just so he can learn why parties settle out of Court. Like all of us, I am sure MJ had some issues, but I believe he contributed to my generation in rich music and made the world a better place then Reprsentative will ever be able to come close to meeting, seeing or understanding.
The GOP has ABSOLUTELY NOTHING better to do! Mr King (because you certainly do not remotely represent me) you are simply wrong. Michael Jackson was ACQUITTED of molestation charges and since his death the child who received the settlement has renounced ANY claims that Michael Jackson molested him in ANY way. It is your backwoods thinking and labeling of guilt before proven that is the anchor on American progression. Get over your petty assumptions and get to your job. Allow those of us who RESPECT the body of work that Michael Jackson has made available to mourn his passing. No one is perfect and when the skeleton's fall out of your closet let's see how humble you become.
If Michael Jackson had been convicted, I would agree with the representative. But it was never proven in a court of law - in fact one CA jury acquitted him. A legislator of all people should understand that in this country, you are presumed innocent.
Amen! I think it is so sad that we honor Michael Jackson on the front pages but buried on the back page of the first seciton of our paper was the headlines that the Marines have had their first casualties in Afghanistan–what a shame. They are the true heroes and deserve a national day of mourning as has been suggested for Michael Jackson. It also seems unreal that Los Angeles will spend huge sums of money to have the service and yet the state is issuing IOUs for much needed services. SAD!
Whether he is right or not (which I tend to agree with him), are Republicans still wondering why they are not popular with the majority? Did he really need to speak against Jackson?
Rubbish! Firstly, Michael Jackson was found innocent and acquitted of all charges – and he paid off his earlier charge only to prevent further trauma of a trial which would have never ended!! Secondly, if your child was molested – would you actually accept money from the accused?!!! This just shows that the parent was a greedy manipulator and took advantage of Michael's celebrity. By saying this, King has proven his ignorance and absolute lack of common sense. It is important to honour daily heroes, but the kind of talent Jackson had comes once in a lifetime or never and he has done a lot more for humanity and raising awareness on critical issues and forgotten people than I'm sure Rep. King ever has!
He didn't need to say it so harshly but he's right!!!. Enough already!!! And I'm a democrat. A progressive liberal! STOP THIS NONSENSE! What does it say to our children and to other countries? This constant coverage and glorification of Michael Jackson. STOP!
gotta agree with a republican on this one.
This guy needs to catch up on his news. Jackson was acquitted of all charges, and on top of that his accusers have admitted they lied. But who cares about facts when your a Republican politician?
Get a life. A typical jealous old man who won't be remembered by his own family in a couple years
ARE YOU JEALOUS PETER KING? someone is evidently intrigued by all the coverage other than that it wouldn't be any.
Since there was never any conviction sounds like slander to me
congressman king is right. the endless adulation is absurd. to some, jackson was a great entertainer. that's fine. that alone would not entitle him to the hoopla that goes on endlessly. but add to that the unsavory aspects of his character and it would seem that the sooner he is forgotten the better.
Good for Rep. King to speak up enough is enough about Michael Jackson.
Stop hating you typical GOP who only care about himself. That way your party is irrevelent,
Sadly, this type of 'sentiment' does not surprise me. Yet every American is entitled to exercise their right to free speech (no matter ignorant and hate-laced their opinions). With the recent 'recant' of the first accuser and the acquittal of the charges brought against Michael Jackson in 2005, peace will never be still.
Michael Jackson will always be remembered by people all over this world as someone who was immensely talented, loving, caring, and giving ... and beyond everything else ... a human being. What has this politician done in an attempt to make the world a better place? Exactly ... crickets.
I wonder where this politician was when the case involving Woody Allen was heavily in the news? But I guess it was okay for him because he actually married his daughter in the end, right?
Can't wait to see how his constituency responds to this.
As much as I'm tired of the coverage of MJ, I do have to wonder about this man's accusations. Was he in the court room during MJ's trial? Did he have access to any real evidence? Or is he merely believing the same sensationalistic media that he likes to accuse of having a liberal bias? He has NO IDEA if MJ was a criminal or not. Just as I don't, and just as 99.9% of those who like to consider him a pervert.
My question is why is the family wanting to put on this gala affair? Only one answer there, its called record sales. The more of a circus atmosphere the more record sales. But then what do you expect from a disfunctional family anyway?
Wow, what a ding dong. Whatever happened to let the dead rest in peace. To be saying all this stuff about Michael after being acquitted is so disgraceful. Whether u liked Michael Jackson or not, he is the KING OF POP and believe it or not, he touched the lives of many people through his music and charities. Yeah, my hat goes out to the people fighting for this country but arent we all here to make a difference in one way or the other. Michael Jackson made a difference in his own way and he would be greatly missed. I think you have a serious problem to talk about Michael Jackson like this.
RIP Michael Jackson!!!
Amen Brother!!!!
I thought it was "Innocent until proven guilty" Have our laws changed? MJ was found innocent in both cases filed against him in a court of law. Is this guy saying that our law system doesn't work? The evil in this world stems from greed, jelousy and those who don't care about stepping over others as long as they get what they want. It's unfortunate that some people are to blind to see this.
It's good to know that innocent until proven guilty doesn't mean anything to this Repub – it confirms they have no respect for our laws or legal system.
Even if what he said was true.....some things are better left unsaid......
Last I looked, MJ was found Not Guilty of these charges. Would I allow my kids to be with him? Yes. While I think MJ had some serious issues, I do not believe he would harm a child.
Since Rep. King is so certain, perhaps we should make some accusations against him, and then continue to promote them even after (and IF) he is found Not Guilty by a Jury.
Nice.. Another government official opening his big mouth.. Hey buddy.. let's stop the government congressmen and senators from using their power and messing around on their wives.. On our dime.. Yeah there has been a load of coverage about MJ.. but at least he has fans.. can you say the same?? shut your mouth.. and use it where you should be.. in congress.. God bless out troops....
Typical to most Republicans these days, he's casting a stone he shouldn't be throwing, and I expect we'll find out Rep. King is himself a pedophile. He doesn't care one way or the other. This is just a media opp to set him up as a conservative in the senate race next year.
Pitiful.
I agreee whole heartedly with Mr. King. Michael Jackson had to die for people to stop calling him a child molester, now that he is dead they put him on a pedestal. We in the US are sick if Michael Jackson is the what we call a King of anything.
Congratulations! finally someone said it. I am sick and tired of hearing about Michael Jackson.
Michael Jackson was never convicted of being a child molester or a pedophile, we should ask Peter King what does it say about us as a country when one of our congressmen issues convictions freely and against a deceased who can no longer defend himself.
Peter King should realise that it is not the media giving Michael Jackson all this attention, it's his many fans who are demanding it because he was one of the greatest entertainers of all time, not someone who "may have been a good signer and did some dancing". At the end of the day, no one will ever remember Peter King, but few will ever forget Michael Jackson, that's punishment enough for any shriveled up no talent politician like Peter King.
Amen !!!!!!!!
Finally someone had the guts to state what many of us have felt.
Thank you Mr. King !
Peter who????
Mr. Whoever you are, I never even heard of your pathetic self before. The King of Pop broke racial barriers. He is a true icon. And he never did anything to those children! You on the other hand are something that I never heard of before and you're so jealous that you will not get any attention when you die. You pathetic excuse of a man!
so true......where did we go wrong????
Another holier than thou Republican speaks...
Aint you guys ashamed?
MJ was never convicted ..leave him alone.....deal with the Palins, Sanfords and the like....
Mr. King (the Rep.):
Which court decided Michael Jackson (MJ) as a child molester? You are a Rep. You should be ashamed of yourself for the comments you made regarding MJ (the real KING). Please do that.
People are dying every day everywhere. But the KING of pop MJ has touched almost every soul in the earth (for last few decades). Don't you know that? Please start respecting others.
Thank you.
Babu from Florida
Keep it coming Reps .. Everyone loves you guys. Now run along and go play with Rush and Dick
Frankly speaking, I don't think NY needs someone like King representing them. The charges against MJ were unfounded, and still to this day they are unfounded. He was a man child, an individual who never grew out of his childhood because he did not have a formal childhood. He was someone who had enough love for everyone and spread this to all who came across him. Everyone who was around MJ stated that he could never harm a child, and could never do so. Anyone who says other wise should look at themselves in the mirror and do some of their own introspection.
Regarding King, Gillenbrand will beat the pants off him. Hes a terrible rep and is extremely corrupt. He will get what is coming to him in the next election
Rep. Peter King, before you cast any stones or render moral judgement about another human being, please open up your closet first! Mankind is not infallible!
Mr. King would do well to remember that Michael Jackson was found not guilty of those charges. I live in NY and think the coverage has been appropriate considering the magnitude of the loss. Get a grip, Mr. King, we all appreciate and thank all the men and women that die for us everyday, they are not being unaccounted for by the media coverage of Michael Jackson. The King of Pop deserves the coverage, you must have been a Stones fan.
It is so good to hear someone say the truth about this media splurge on Michael Jackson. The media is as bad as most politicians, they say what they think people want to hear, not what is newsworthy or even possibly the truth. And the media has completely lost my following as far as looling for the truth. I dont know what is going to happen to our world if this type of fluff is going to be continually put on our front pages. No, forgive me, newspapes are not half the hypocrites as tv broadcasters..
Um, as i recall he was acquitted of all charges! You're a disgrace Mr. King if you cant recognize the great positive affect Michael Jackson had on the world and music.
Thank you for speaking out. No disrespect for the man, but there has been way too much attention to him and not enough for our young men and women in the service that is sacrificing their lives for us. Does the media not have any news to report other than that? Honestly, get over it and report something that is important to the American people – like our troops coming home and those that were injured or died for us.
This Mr King, should be ashamed of himself! he is just jelous because the media isn't covering him.Go back to the rock you crawl from under. I don't care how long he's been in office, he should be thrown out.Michael Jackson was more of a man than him.
Wow. Somebody has the guts to say the truth. Lets see how CNN handles the truth.
Isn't it nice that a member of our Congress has ignored our Constitutional stance of innocent until proven guilty?
Michael Jackson was acquitted. Anyone can be accused of anything at anytime. The beautiful thing about America is that we have a constitution and it protects the rights of American citizens. In case this idiot did not know it, here in the U.S. you are innocent until PROVEN guilty. This guy is an insensitive jerk.
There was a LOT of good to Michael Jackson. He was a barrier breaking musical prodigy. No matter the negative aspect of his life, he should be honored.
No one said not to honor people like Frank Sinatra who had ties with the mob or Reagan who lied at the Iran-Contra hearings.
Republicans become more and more out of touch every day.
Amen to that...my sentiments exactly
King .. keep letting everyone in the world know you are a idiot
Hey politicians!!!!
People who live in glass houses
should'nt throw stones!!
Remember Sanford??
He wanted to impeach Clinton
then he walked the same path
over and over
You politicians stick to what you know how to do
Pull the wool over your constituents eyes.(and your families)
MJ may have payed money
but many parents had their hands out
(or their kid's hands)
shameful..
At least he changed the world for the better
with his music.
What legacy will you leave??
I'm a Democrat, and while King's wording is crude, he's basically right. The media frenzy over Jackson is disgusting. Jackson made music that pleased a lot of people, but to make this sordid individual into a demigod is an insult to far more worthy people who die every day.
I don't usually agree with many Republicans, but in this case I do. Michael Jackson was, at best, disturbed. If he would have been anyone else then he would have been in jail for many many years. I think the media, especially new organizations, needs to stop covering celebrities as if they really matter to our daily lives. The time spent on stories about Michael Jackson or any other celebrity could be time spent discusssing/debatinb substantive issues that impact everyones day to day lives.
1. He was found not guilty on those charges – so much for our innocent until proven guilty system that we push on the rest of the world. I'm not disagreeing that later in life in was a weirdo and probably a bit of a creep.
2. Sorry old Congressman – but for 85% of the country under the age of 35 – Michael Jackson is a big deal. It's like in your generation when Elvis died – who was an abusive drug user or when Frank Sinatra died. The only difference is that now we have 24 hour news cycle and a million internet blogs covering stuff.
3. They've covered the folks dying around the world – a tough job I might add. However in our free market system that we are so eager to push the news companies have to make a profit – which means they have to show what will get them ratings, which for over half the population Michael Jackson's death is a big deal and is big news worthy of a few days coverage (I will agree that it is getting ridiculous) So don't complain at the news companies – get mad at people for being interested. The media is just trying to make their buck.
As hard as it is for me to agree with a seasoned Republican, his words ring true. For the life of me, I cannot understand the hysteria surrounding Michael Jackson.
Oh, New York Rep. Peter King you just opened the front door to a ton of hate coming your way. And I agree, I'm sick and tired of hearing about Michael Jackson.
It is about time someone stands up and calls it like it is. This Representative needs to run for President!
I can't believe that with everything going on in the world right now, much less our own country, the media has wasted so much coverage of a perverted drug addict. I agree that our priorities are seriously skewed when we find Jackson to be news, and the unemployment rate hitting multi-decade highs as nothing more than a blip on the telecast.
CNN is by far the worst culprit when it comes to this travesty. It is apparent that they forgot how to cover real news and instead must rely on gimmicks like this for ratings.
Michael Jackson was exonerated of all charges and allegations of crimes against children. What's your problem King, jealous? He's being glorified because of his phenominal humanitarian work. What kind of "skeletons" are in your closet King? You supposedly represent the US Government, yet you openly charge, judge, and convict Michael Jackson, what about Innocent until PROVEN guilty?? Some representative you are. Don't count on my vote!!
Mr. King is right in everything he said. God bless him for standing up for the truth
Just another GOP nitwit airing their views without facts to base it on. What skeletons are in Peter King's closet why he is so intent on pushing the rhetoric?
Peter – The man is dead... leave him alone and do something to help this country for crying out loud.
Who are you to judge any human being? I'm a white christian female and have never believed he was guitly. Even IF he was, I'm certainly in no place to judge him, only God. Keep you opinions to yourself!
Can't believe a public figure would make a comment like this about someone who devoted his life to the public by giving us music we grew up on. Can he state facts where Michael Jackson was convicted of what he is shouting about? Thanks for showing us your true colors Mr. King.
Mr. Genius:
I can't wait to see what happens to you come election time. I promise you, you will be reminded of your 1 minute of fame.
Well I do agree that the media's coverage of MJ's death has been overblown and I too am getting sick of hearing about it every time I turn on the tv, but the guy had the biggest selling album of all time and was an icon and with that in mind I don't think the media isn't going to quit covering his death any time soon.
This guy does not even deserve a comment. He stands in a place of judgment and has spoken evil and vile things about someone whom he does not know. Only God knows the hearts and minds of men. I will pray for his soul, because it seems that now he stands in judgement of someone that people all over the world love, and it seems to have forgiven his short comings, what ever they may have been.
Although many of us have our suspicions about Michael Jackson, a jury of his peers acquitted him in a Court of Law. For a U.S. Representative who once was the head of Homeland Security Committee to ignore the laws and voice his opinion in this matter is very disturbing. I pray that the family sue him just so he can learn why parties settle out of Court. Like all of us, I am sure MJ had some issues, but I believe he contributed to my generation and future generations in rich music and incredible philanthropy that made the world a better place then Representative King will ever be able to come close to meeting, seeing or understanding.
Interesting political strategy.
finally – someone speaks the truth – a known pedophile, pervert and long-term drug addict overdoses. shocker. really – is this the kind of person our country admires – sadly, the answer is yes. in our society, talent, good looks and/or buckets of money covers all sins regardless of how depraved they are. i'm embarassed and disgusted.
Rep. King is "spot on." MJ's music may have been good – but obviously he had inappropriate relationships with children. Let's focus on the real heroes.
He is absolutely correct. What is wrong with the media today?
What an epic conserva-jerk!
Well said Mr. King.
This guy is not going to endear himself with Michael Jackson fans. Michael Jackson certainly was eccentric, but he didn't profess to be anything other than who he was, unlike some Republicans these days. And Michael Jackson made some great music.
thank you!
i know his comment about jackson's character will be called into question by fans, but the guy has a point. why do we need to hear so much about this one death when there are other people who are dying for much nobler causes than popular music?
Michael Jackson was mysterious, yes. A bit different, yes. But it doesn't take a whole lot of psychology to know, that there wasn't one bad bone in his body. This comment from Mr. King says more about Mr. King himself than about Michael Jackson. It is so easy to judge, isn't it?
I couldn't agree with you more. No matter how you wrap a piece of crap it still stinks.
Peter King=foot in moouth. Last I checked Michael Jackson was acquitted of all charges. McCauly Culkin, Lisa Marie Presley both vehemently came to Michael Jackson's defense. To say such things is to speak without thinking.
And other than the fact that a politician said it, this is related to politics how? Oh yes, it's part of CNNs continued attempt to out demonize MSNBC when it comes to Republicans.
Not surprising. Another hateful, ignorant, judgemental GOPer who doesn't know squat.
I do not have a problem with people wanting to pay their respects for him, but the media attention is getting out of control. I agree with Rep. King that there are far too many stories out there that actually impact real lives that are getting far too little attention. This story is another example of the media choosing to cover style over substance.
I couldn't agree more with Mr. King. The media coverage and millions of people idolizing this guy is pathetic!!!!!!!!!!!
Good for him for speaking out about this media circus.
I agree! A day or two was enough. The only reporting on U.S. Soldiers deaths are on the back page of newspapers or nothing at all. What a disgrace. Wake up America!!!! Walt, Vietnam Combat Veteran
Oh shut up. MJ was King of Pop. You're just... well... Representative King.
Dude
YOU are a dusgrace to this country and its constitution. If you can jog your pea-sized brain, the constitution says people are innocent until PROVEN guilty. The charges, while alleged, have never been proven. Secondly, by your pojnt of view, Johnny Cash couldnt be trusted with your wife either. That doesn;t take away from his greatness.
There was probably a much better way of saying all of this.
I think MJ was a pedophile as well, however if I was an elected official I wouldn't state it as fact unless I had real proof.
Way to excite the voters, King.
The hoopla over this troubled person is a telling commentary on the focus of the media. Is there nothing else to report?
Hooooh boy...stand by for the wailing about a Republican dissing a famous black guy!!!
He's absolutely right. From Michael Jackson's own lips: "What's more beautiful than sharing your bed with a child..." The man was the lowest form of life and all these morons acting like his death is something tragic are a disgrace to our society.
Rep. King is an idiot. Michael had nothing to do with politics, wasn't convicted of anything. His life and death has nothing to do with any war anywhere and his attempting to link Michaels death to our soldiers is an insult to them and all veterans. Having served in our military for 40 years I learned to recognise idiots who try to use our military for personal gain. I repeat King is an idiot.
Thank you. It's about time someone spopke then truth.
I have been wanting to say exactly that but knew it wouldn't get past my front door. Run for the senate, Pete I wish I could vote for you/
*stands & applauds
It's about time someone in a position of authority said it! I've been emailing CNN about it for a week now. Thank you, Rep. King.
What a fool! Jackson was the most influential person in history!
Really, what is this guy thinking? Who cares about North Korea, Iran, Iraq, Afganistan, the economy, etc.!
Let's focus on what really matters people!
I can't believe Obama didn't cancel his trip to Russia to attend the memorial. How callous!
I agree that the media has gone way overboard on Michael Jackson coverage. I agree that I would have been uncomfortable having him care for one of my kids. But, I highly respect Jackson's artistry and think that Rep. King was out of line. His words aren't going to change a thing. Why's he stirring the pot?
Did this Peter King know Michael Jackson? It has been proven AFTER Michael's death that he was innocent & just an easy target for his money. I hope this King loser NEVER wins another race. Why doesn't he work with President Obama to help get this Country out of this MESS that his GOP PARTY BUSH put the ENTIRE County in. The media can report on Michael Jackson atleast they are doing their job. YOU are suppose to be doing what OUR taxpaying dollars pay you to do & NOT commenting on Michael Jackson. We are at WAR because of BUSH & THE GOP. Show some RESPECT for Michael's kids & family. I am quite sure your closet isn't empty.
Get a life.
He's right ! Wouldn't want to deminish the high moral values of the GOP.Kick Michael to the curb and gutter when he is dead.We want nothing but the saints of the GOP in the headlines.
As a lawmaker if one is found not guilty how can you consistently defame Micheal Jackson even in death? This is a shameful and imprudent act of sacrilege. The GOP has nothing to offer but negativity and this is why even in death Micheal Jackson is more alive than the entire GOP put together.
Totally correct. It is time we start honoring the people who deserve it.
Much as I hate to say it, he's got a very valid point. And I'm a yellow dog Democrat, who wouldn't pour water on the Republican Party if they were on fire...
The guy was a pervert whose millions were used to buy his way out of trouble.
At the end of the day, he was a pedophile– a talented one, with an amazing gift, but a pedophile nonetheless.
Mr. King, I must say I am glad I don't live where my vote would count for your re-election. Everyone had a opinion but Michael Jackson was found "not guilty" of the crimes you say he is quilty of.
Man wasn't found guilty there was no evidence of anything so why do people insist on calling him a child molester. I want King to name a teacher, firefighter or military person that influenced millions of people. Yeah service members should get more credit for what they do i was in the service myself but its the government that screws us not the public, he needs to do more research on that.
I couldn't agree more – - the media coverage is a disgrace.
How dare he say this! First of all, Michael was acquitted of ALL charges! Second, the "victim" even said that it was a lie and a scam! For all the good Michael did in this country! For all the hundreds of thousands probably millions he has donated, at least in death give him his due! There are more fans of Michael Jackson in this country than foes and this man needs to be quiet and allow us to mourn and celebrate the life of an extraordinary musician, humanitarian, and human being!
Not really a Michael Jackson fan or follower but I believe in America we have a phrase that is termed,"you are inncoent until proven guilty". From my understanding he was found not guilty in a court of law.
To me this is a little low very low for New York Rep. Peter King to be commenting on something that I am sure he has little or no knowledge of. Why would a person of his office even get into a pissing match and make accusations about him after he is dead and gone. A low blow if you ask me.
Also to the men and women in uniform, we do think about your sacrificies and don't need New York Rep. Peter King to act as our moral reminder!
No respect for the deceased... Gotta love those conservative values.
Well, what is the choice? I read about and enjoy reading about the creative MJ. Who does the rep want us to read about, Ms. Palin? Is it hard to decide who one will read about in the news of the day?
@ Rep. King, Micheal has done more in charity work for New York than you, and you live there. You are a disgrace to New York.
Perhaps Peter needs to do some research about MJ, because there were a lot of good things that MJ did. Maybe Peter King was thinking about Larry Craig and Mark Stanford when he made those comments
The guilty dog barks loudest.
I wonder if he felt the same way when Elvis died? He was what a glorified and known drug user?
Thank you for telling the truth.
Thank you. It is about time someone spoke the truth.
MJ may have been weird, and have done a lot of things that are questionable.. but there is no doubt in my mind as well as many others that MJ was extored.. We know he is innocent...
I agree totally.
Don't be hating on the King of Pop for he's the Smooth Criminal.
Have you completely lost your mind? Are you more informed than the judge who acquited him?. Go and take care of your sinking party and stop demonizing the dead. He was the KING OF POP.Pay some respect and get some respect yourself.
Amen honey. It's about time people see the light. It's disgusting how the media is carrying on about him. Going into the second week now since his death and that's all you still see when you turn on the TV. This is an embarassment.
Rep King, you are an embarrassment to yourself, your position and your party (also MY party). Think what you'd like about Michael Jackson, but everything you accuse him of was alleged, NOT proven. How many crimes has he been convicted of? Zero. Here in America, we're innocent until proven guilty. You blast the media for their coverage, yet the media are the only people who have ever convicted the man of anything. Was MJ perfect? Certainly not. But, he brought joy to a lot of people and is mourned by millions – including his family who you slapped in the face with your thoughtless and moronic comments. You should be ashamed of yourself. How many lives have you positively impacted? Would 1.6 million people want to come to your funeral? Try focusing on your job and leave the celebrity insults to Bill Mahr.
Michael Jackson was found not guilty of all 14 counts.
All I know about King is that he is full of hate and wants to build a fence on the Canadian border.
I find it disturbing that this is a lawmaker speaking, and under our law sa person is innocent until proven guilty. Jackson was acquitted on all charges, so unless you have indisputable proof he did what he was accused of doing then you are speaking out of turn. Nevermind this person has a family mourning for him. To speak ill of him during their time of grief is completely disrepectful. You, sir, are the one who has disgraced himself.
Besides, politicians are the LAST people in this day and age who should be taking any moral high-ground. Too many of them are corrupt, dishonested, and especially "perverted."
finally , someone who has the courage to stand up and call a discracful media a discrace..take that LARRY KING you discraceful butt boy...shame
Thank you, Mr. King
It is impossible to say what exactly transpired behind closed doors. But MJ is no role model or hero and the coverage of him is quite strange to say the least.
He was a great performer at one time but his eccentric personality, bizarre behavior and strange relationship with children trumps anything he did on stage.
Normally, I totally disagree with Rep. King. But in regards to Michael Jackson he is right on the money. There are more important stories to cover!!! K.D.
I didn't know the media could disgrace itself any more than it already had with all the slobering its done over nobama.
Mr. King,
Let us be clear on this.....Michael Jackson was aquitted by the so called justice system that you represent.
More than one generation grew up with Michael Jackson. His music, dancing, personality, desire to help the world has affected us all. Until today I had never heard of you but I promise that you now have the attention of all of these generations.
I am now ashamed to say I have ever voted Republican. Based on your comments, everyone sees what the Republican party has become full of. Explains all the problems my FORMER party is having!
And by the way, I am one of the Vets you are referring to. I love Michael and my children love Michael. It's called AQUITTED! Remember?
You are absolutely correct. Pay attention to the men and women who are dying to protect our country. I understand Michael was a great Pop star, but he was simply that. He was and is not a hero as the people in the military are!!
Dear Rep. King,
As an officer of the United States Legislature, you should be aware of the form and function of our judicial system; namely, that a U.S. Citizen is innocent of any allegations against him/her unless a jury of his/her peers finds him/her guilty of said allegations.
Don't start babbling about media coverage over the loss of one of the most beloved pop-culture icons of the 20th century unless you take your very large foot out of your mouth first. Thank you.
This guy should be ashamed calling himself a state representative. MJ was acquitted and he has the nerve to accuse him of a crime. he really needs to concentrate on the governor of S.C. There is proof that he left his position unattended and not a word from him on that. Why because he is a republican and thay can do no wrong. There are perverts in that party and they all get a slap on the wrist. Just a hypocrite.
Michael Jackson has done more for this country than you have ever done in your PATHETIC life.
GOP talked about Family Value ....again? Wait until we hear another confession ....coming soon. I betcha (sorry Salin)
I agree 100%. Unfortunately Peter King will be called a racist because of his comments. I see no racial overtones in his comments but the MJ lovers will. Like I said, I agree 100%.
Awwww...King wants to be in the news, that is so cute! You know what, obviously he is not gonna be a good senator because he is defying the ruling of the courts. MJ was acquitted, someone explain to this guy what that means.
It is time to end this freak show.
Neither he not I can be certain about his accusations, but I agree that some of the media overplays these type of stories.
I would like to agree with him. I have the same opinions. Why should John Doe that dies over in Iraq get little attention while Michael Jackson hog the spot light?
Hey man,
What's it say about President Reagan honoring this guy...who are you?
In general I agree with Peter King, you media cover too much on the death of a weird and in-normal person. He is famous, also he is talent, but he did destructive more to our society than constructive, especially to younger generation.
So much for, "innocent until proven guilty".
Why are we letting peop-e like this, who are blatently ignoring the concept of having to be proven guilty, run our government?
About time someone has the courage to say it!
See, this is typical of the GOP nowadays....This sort of flame throwing is uncalled for even for a useless politician such as Peter King. MJ is an ICON and will forever be missed....Just when you thought they couldn't go any lower, they've sunk to a whole new level....Disgusting.
First of all, Jackson was aquited on all charges. To make statements like these say Mr. King doesnt believe in this country's judicial process. Michael Jackson did alot of great things besides music and dance. To say he did nothing good is outrageous. Look at the number of charities he sponsored. He gave an incredible amount of money and time to these causes. Sometimes, people talk out of hate. I think that may be the case with Peter King.
This guy ever heard of Innocent until proven guilty? We may never know the truth, if he was molesting kids or the victim of people who knew how to take advantage of his eccentricities. Whatever the case, he was aquitted and as for the music industry, he was one of the biggest icons in history.
This idiot needs to keep his trap shut and stop sending the troops over to countries that don't want our way of life and can't wait until we are gone. There would be a lot less dead Americans and Iraqis if this nation would stop taking the role of world police.
Bite my independent rear end, you nimrod, Peter King.
Watch the fireworks begin!!!!!!!
Everyone knows that the Republicans are really closet bigots only pandering to race because of votes. If I remember correctly, Jackson was acquited! He was weird but not a convicted anything!
Dear Rep. King,
Have you ever heard the phrase, "Innocent until proven guilty..." before. Has Michael Jackson ever been found guilty of any charges? Now, if you are so concerned about the men and women dying in Afghanistan, then maybe you need to spend more energy helping them and not defaming someone who is dead. What happened to your respect.
Congressman Peter King is jealous that he is not getting as much attentions as MJ.
MJ deserves all the attentions he is getting!!
Amen. He was a punch line until the day he died and now the media idolizes him. Obama will probably declare a national day of mourning and then name a new Federal holiday after him.
About time a public figure called in the truth.
It's about time someone said it...good for him.
King has a point. I also believe Jackson has had way too much media coverage and most of us have grown weary of it all. However, I suppose they are honoring him for his music and not for his past problems.
I agree!!!
Oops, there go a few votes
At least he's inspirational...you people just don't understand him as a person...just do your political stuff, ol' man!
Mr. King,
If a man was proven innocent under the same constitution/law that you serve, does that make it right for YOU a LAWMAKER to publicly slander an individual that was proven innocent of these crimes?? I call for your resignation. You are clearly not a "standup" lawmaker, and you have publicly commited the crime of slander.
I was beginning to believe that no public figure would stand up to the truth about Michael Jackson. Thank you, Peter King.
Rep King should not have been given any media time. Stop hating on MJ. Envy will get u nowhere.
Thats right Republicans.....keep making statements like that! It shows how "in-touch" you are with the black community. This is beautiful!
Rep King is correct The media has made a person with many less than good actions stand out as a hero to the young I would not want one person to fellow in his foot steps after 13 he did not do anything to truly be honored for. His daily life was for the public to see was one of less the positive behavior
Right On !!!! It's about time someone stood up to this crazyness.
First of all according to the Judicial system, he is innocent. Second of all his contribution to the music industry can not be denied. Third of all, sit yourself down somewhere and shut up. I love the media coverage. It takes your mind off of the gloom and doom of the ususal cycle of news. Our troops are always first and foremost in our thoughts. Although I must admit SARAH PALIN's psycho babble was a brief diversion. Absolutey mind boggling. Loved it! LOL!
Someone needs to inform Mr. King about libel and slander. Say what you will about Michael Jackson and his personal life, but he was acquitted on all charges by a court of law. Should you have your doubts? Sure, but you can't publicly say something like that without proof. I hope that the Jackson family goes after this guy.
If anyone would know a pervert – it's a Republican but in this case he's wrong! Michael Jackson was acquited of all charges and although Peter King would like to continue to slander Michael Jackson in death, the truth is Michael Jackson attained more love, wealth and fame from his fans than Peter King will ever attain with the pathetic attempt to steal the spotlight away from a wonderful human being that was Michael Jackson.
Jackson was ACQUITTED.
Does this "lawmaker" not believe in our laws?
Everyone that comes with a message of peace is met with hatred and anger in this world. As a politician I'm sure you're a great person. Shut Up and respect the dead. Michael is and was a symbol of peace and some people just don't understand or can't comprehend a pure soul. R.I.P MJ
this guy has some issues. he is correct that men and women who serve our country deserve our respect but that has nothing to do with Michael Jackson. Mr. King seems like a pervert himself who is still in the closet and though he is saying vile things, he is entitled to his opinion.
It must be a very cold day, I agree with a republican.
Michael Jackson was found not guilty of the charges, Mr. King, in case you are unaware of the facts.
I agreed with him totally. I'm so sick of hearing about Michael Jackson. When is it going to end?
While I agree 100% with Mr. Peter King about the amount of news coverage dedicated to Michael Jackson (I'm already sick of it to be honest and I was a fan back in the 90's) let us not forget that it was never proven in a court of law that he molested anyone. One of my coworwerks' son was killed in Iraq last year and it wasn't even mentioned anywhere, it is true that we do not give credit to the ones that rightfully deserve it.
Dear Mr. King,
I'm no Jackson fan, but your comments are the the kind of Right-Wing psycho talk that juxtaposes you kind at the opposite end of the spectrum – but just as bad if not worse – than the behaviors you claim to revile.
John Dean calls it "Conservatives without Compassion". I call it the right wing Nazi Cabaret of extremist repression oriented doctrine.
No Thanks! If faced with picking between the "worst of the worst" - I'll take Jackson over your ilk hands down.
You are an idiot man. We know our servicemen and women are dying overseas. We all know that and yes we all care and want this war to end, but for you to say we don't need Micheal Jackson is a slap in the face. Stop looking for instant fame Mr King and take a chill pill.
Innocent until proven guilty? Someone needs to tell Peter King that the "pervert" Michael Jackson was acquitted by a jury of his peers, and remind him that in America that means he's innocent.
All day coverage?...It's either Michael Jackson or Governor Sanford.
I'll take the talent over the Republican hypocrisy anyday.
...and Peter King, perhaps he should concentrate on ending the troop deaths by reversing the devastating policies of his President Bush.
Finally somebody said it
The senator is correct about MJ's "other side". This bad side will always be a part of MJ's history. I too am getting a little tired of the coverage. With that said, you cannot forget what Michael Jackson did to influence millions with his musical genius, and creativity. For me, I will always remember him through his videos & music. They ARE some of the greatest of all times!
WOW what does he know no one else knows??? Obviously if he were a republican evangelical it would all be swept under the carpet just like Sanford! Oh ya he was'nt white either!!! These people need ot just go away!
Peter King? Who's that...
The news will report on what people want to know about and at current it's Michael Jackson. You yourself Pete are outspoken with the harsh comments riding on the skirts of Michael's coffin stirring up stool to get your name out there for personal gain...
We do need people like Michael Jackson, but unfortunately it is rare to find people like him who attempt to give of themselves and their talent because of people like you who will only subject them to ridicule and extreme scrutiny without baring any factual information. How do you know he was a pedifile? What did you see? Yeh I know you want the focus to be on politics and wars. What do we learn about that, more about hate and corruption and that is FACTUAL!
Mr. King has forgotten that in this great country a man is innocent until proven guilty. Michael Jackson was aquitted of all charges. Perhaps this country should investigate Mr. King's background. That could bring up quite a few stories I would imagine.
You are right on some levels but he did give the world some interesting sounds and dancing moves if that is important. Note however that you can't say this about a Black in the USA - only if he were White. "Politically correct" is lopsided in favor of only the minority side of the issue and this is not American.
The truth hurts, but it will set you free.
definitely right on.
I do not need you to speak for me or MJ..
MJ was found INNOCENT!
Someone shut him up!
Jackson was acquitted, you idiot, by a court of law....your comments smell of racism ("kind of danced")
Try concentrating on some of the real problems this nation potentially has... like not endorsing Republican idiots like Sara Palin. I think she could do more damage to this countrys attitude than Michael Jackson! Have fun running for the senate.
Dude....if you don't like it....don't watch!!!!
The false indignation is annoying. I applaud the media for recognizing an icon's passing. I expect the media to recognize Bush when he dies and that guy is responsible for the deaths of hundreds of thousands, the destruction of our economy, and destabilizing the entire middle east.
Rep King, like GOPers in general these days, "Party of No", is simply out of touch with reality. MJ with global fame and noted by Guinness as the most giving of all entertainers, has done more for the world than King will ever do. Why doesn't he take his own advice and speak about something he thinks is important vs slamming MJ.
With his statement about MJ, Peter King has disgraced himself and his district by showing that he has no respect for black people. MJ was never convicted of any charges. There were a lot of people who lied as part of a shakedown of MJ. Peter King needs to resign and give someone else a chance to serve.
Finally someone who has the guts to tell it like it is. Thank you!!!
In the imortal words of Ken Starr, "Those charges were litigated. He won." (paraphrasing)
I could not agree more. What has this country come to when someone of such a dubious chartacter is held up as an Icon?
AMEN!!! Brother. The media is so self indulgent. They run this country, not you and me.
Bravo, Rep. King! Thank you for having the courage to say what so few would. Our country has become one of "worshippers" of their celebrities rather than worshippers of God. Continue to stand strong!
I would agree that the media has gone overboard with MJ coverage. However, I don't think Rep. King should be slinging comments such as "pervert" either. Your opinion is best kept in silence when commenting about the dead.
not everyone wants to read about the senseless dieing of soldiers. some people want to remember the ones that they went through childhood watching and listening to...admiring their individuality and accomplishments that no one else has ever been able to touch. How can a man shout out on something that was never proven. Innocent until proven guilty.
Thank god we have another item for the sheep of both parties to comment on, lest they pay attention to the activites of our government.
Then again, my sentiment will be lost in the sea of invective hurled by partisans of all sides
Is this guy serious?
Lighten up dude. Sounds to me like you're covering for some skeletons you have in your closet. Diddled a few kids of your own? There's nothing like right-wing hypocrisy, especially when many of these 'conservatives' have plenty to hide themselves – stop telling people how to live their lives, and fix your own.
Why does people harp on allegations? Michael was never convicted of any wrong doing. He was a rich naive target for many people. In the U.S. we have a innocent until proven guilty!
Amen!! It's about time someone called it like it is.
What a jerk this guy is he has always been jerk and in my book will never stop being one just another disgruntled republican thug.
More of the Republican plan to woo black voters. Hahahaha!
I like this guy.
This is an appauling statement from a public official representing his constituent of New York. This is one more example of his ignorance or miscalculation of the public sentiment at large – yet amazingly his fellow citizens elected him multiple terms. Does his district continue to be proud or ashamed?
This congressman must be defeated .. Micheal Jackson was never convicted of any wrong doing ....
Some shameles parents were just trying to extort money from him.
Please show some respect the man is dead...
WOW....
I'm speechless! Is this lawmaker so desperate that he is trying to score points, talking bad about a dead person? How much lower can he go,
considering that there are millions of people worldwide mourning?
Hope that Karma comes around and bites him!!!!!
Some folks said the same thing about him. What a loser – and to think he's be REelected repeatedly....
I may not have liked Michael Jackson or his recent music, but I'm a lot more offended by Rep. King. King makes Jackson look like a saint! This guy is still in congress? This speaks very poorly of his district.
Growing up (before the accusations) republicans never liked michael jackson. They never liked the thought of a black man being the biggest popstar in the world. (They still don't).
I agree 100%. I am glad that he had the courage to speak the truth.
waoouh, what a comment. i don't think its appropriate at this particular time when family and friends still mourn the legend that passed away.
but i do agree that the media EXAGGERATED WITH MJ DEATH COVERAGE...