THREE AT A TIME

There is a “wives tale” that “celebrities die in threes,” within a very short time of each other. First, there was Ed McMahon, then Farrah Fawcett, followed by, Michael Jackson.

Ed was 86, heading for forever, Farrah was 62 and dealing with cancer, and Michael was almost 51, with a variety of health issues, including pain management. More than likely, none of them woke up with the expectation that they would die on the day when they did die.

For many years, each made their own special contributions to entertaining people.

Like him or not, Michael Jackson was a very innovative and talented entertainer.

However, Ron Upshaw, of the Ron and Don show, News talk 97.3 KIRO FM, (Seattle and Puget Sound area), made the following comment about the passing of Michael Jackson. “Thursday, June 25, 2009 @ 3:27pm Good riddance to the King of Pop I say good riddance to the King of Pop, my only regret is that he didn't die in prison where he belonged. I'm convinced he was a pedophile, and that's why I feel so strongly. What do you think? How do you feel?
~Ron”

Personally, I find it amazing how some people can be so uncaring, mean–spirited, and just plain nasty. Many people believe that Michael Jackson had a twisted, less than normal childhood, because he became a musical sensation by the age of 10. He spent his formative years, grinding out performance after performance with his older brothers, performing as The Jackson Five, in the goal – set by his parents – to mine or harvest as much money as possible, for as long as possible. He was the star. He was the special ingredient that made success.

Years later, during his trial, there was photographic evidence of Michael Jackson’s predilection for photographs depicting prepubescent males in a variety of sporting activities. More than likely, these were photos taken in European countries, at nudist camps, where most people would not raise an eyebrow at such photography.

Here, in the U.S., however, such photos almost brand, or would brand, someone as a pedophile. Still, one must wonder why an adult male would practically wallpaper the bathroom with such photos. Though for some people it does raise the possibility that Michael Jackson could have been bi-sexual. So what if he did have feelings toward both sexes?

The fact is, Michael Jackson DID have his day in court. I responded to Ron’s invitation to what do you think? What do you feel?, by making the following comment:

“Ron, MJ had his "day in court" and was found innocent. What you suspect, others suspect too; however, the California legal system found MJ innocent of ALL the charges against him. It is necessary to mention that adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, tend to repeat the offense on others. Not my opinion, but medical fact.”

Researchers report that sex abuse is not so much about sexual gratification, although that is part of it in some cases. Rather, most sexual abuse is about power and control, over other people. Usually, these victims are helpless to do anything about it, due to the threats of harm, against them or family members, etc. The threat of physical harm to the victim or others is part of the perpetrator's power and control issues. There are studies that show that many adult survivors of childhood sex abuse have a tendency to repeat the behavior.

Michael, Farrah and Ed will be missed, but will also be remembered for their unique talents.