Is it just me, or is the post-death coverage of Michael Jackson becoming worse than the pre-death coverage? It's insane--the level of interest the media has in Michael's will, estate, children, debt, etc. Yes, I understand why there'd be an interest in how/why he died so suddenly...the world loved him and is in shock. But, really world, leave him alone. Draw the line. Pay your respects but also keep your interests in check. Some things in life aren't your business. Access is so easy and undeniable...but don't let that be your vice.
The vulture-like instinct of our curiousity is devaluing the human spirit. MJ died. It's tragic, it's sad, it's too bad. But it happened, and we move on. Don't disgrace his legacy and his children's lives by revealing every nook and cranny of his private life...just because you can.
This is exactly why I shut out this type of media. It's more harmful than we realize.
Our culture is screwed up.
