SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES

Like everyone else, I was completely shocked when I learned pop icon Michael Jackson had died of cardiac arrest. It didn’t make sense and-to be quite honest-it still doesn’t. You know how they say you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone? Well, that’s how I feel about his passing. It’s like we spent the last 15 years concerned about his changing looks and seemingly peculiar behavior and not enough time showing appreciation for the impact he had on the world around us. It’s a major lesson.

Unfortunately, it’s a lesson some haven’t learned yet. Jackson’s body wasn’t even cold before some people began throwing dirt on his name. Although this happens every time a celebrity dies, it’s more pronounced with Jackson. They don’t realize that many people around the world have an emotional attachment to or affinity for Michael that won’t be swayed by rehashed speculation.

What type of affect did Michael Jackson have on you? Are you touched by his death or could you not care less?