Re: [Marxism] Behind the headlines on Michael Jackson

[Zak McGregor <zak@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Sun, 30 Nov 2003 17:10:13 -0500
Gary Wilson <gary@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

[snip bunch of bollocks]

Michael jackson deserves whatever he gets. His being of African-American descent
has _nothing_ to do with his innocence or guilt. I don't recall him _ever_
taking a stand for anything that didn't help himself in some or other way. He
co-wrote "We are the World". BFD.

He is a grossly overpaid "entertainer". He has settled out of court for previous
child molestation accusations - surely a silent admission of guilt? He spends
ridiculous amounts of money on himsedlf - plastic surgery, exotic pets, lavish
playthings. I have not heard any political messages coming through in any of his
music.

Screw him - I hope he rots in jail. That Worker's World seems to side with him
just because he is of African-American descent is IMHO detrimental to their
credibility. There are many tragic examples of racial discrimination causing
social problems and grave injustices. Michael Jackson is not such a case at all.
To add insult to injury, the WW is contributing space to an issue they decry as
drowning out all other media coverage. It is also not a gender issue, gay rights
issue or anything other than a question of sexual abuse of young people.




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