Today is July 7th. I'm sitting in the guest room watching the memorial service for Michael Jackson for a history class, but for my own sake too. There are so many mixed feelings across the country - the world - about his death. His life is forever tainted by molestation allegations.
One senator from New York made a statement that it was disgusting that over the 4th, people were thinking of Michael Jackson instead of thinking of the troops. As someone who fully supports the troops and what they sacrifice for this country, I have to believe in the freedom and the court system that the United States has and those soldiers fight for.
Michael Jackson was never found guilty of any of those charges. In the first trial, the case was dismissed because they didn't even have enough evidence - that would be because the kid has since come forward and admitted he lied because his dad needed the money. He was acquitted in the second trial as well. Because of this, as a fellow American, I must assume he is innocent.
His contribution to the music industry is unprecedented. He integrated MTV with his music video "Beat It." He was a trailblazer bringing black soul music to a crowd that normally wouldn't listen. He reached people of all ages. He revolutionized dance as well with his signiture moves like the moon walk and those crazy Thriller moves.
Michael Jackson will be sorely missed but I look forward to passing on his music legacy to future generations by continuing to enjoy is unique musical style.
