Gay Man: Rethinking Michael Jackson

As I was reminded of all the music, all the stories of his life. … I suddenly found my perception about him changing just a bit. Pity crept in slowly, and a little sadness too. He was obviously tormented deep inside to some degree, and I wonder what his life would have been like if all that ugliness (or potential ugliness) was simply cut out like a cancer leaving all the good stuff behind? What would his gift have been like? Don’t get me wrong. I still think the guy was guilty of some of the behavior he was accused of, and I have zero tolerance for pedophiles … but I guess all this coverage has made me stop and wonder about the true measure of a man and perhaps allowed me to glimpse some of the other facets that made him who he was/ Life And Times Of A Gay Man In Idaho . More here .

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Question: Any last thoughts re: Michael Jackson and his memorial service Tuesday, before we move on?