Al Sharpton -- Pray for Jacko

Al SharptonTMZ just received the following statement from Al Sharpton:

"A friend of Michael's for the last 35 years, I call on people around the world to pray for him and his family in the hour.

I have known Michael since we were both teens, worked with him, marched for him, hosted him at our House of Justice headquarters in New York, and we joined together to eulogize our mutual idol, James Brown.

I have known him at his high moments and his low moments and I know he would want us to pray for his family
."

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31. I love Michael Jackson and remember when someone dies in your family you will know how people feel! (White people have no heart. I know for a fact now that you are the true DEVILS!!!

Posted at 7:57PM on Jun 25th 2009 by Carl

32. It would have been easier for Al to die then the news could be covering Farrah Fawcetts death who is getting overlooked. May they both RIP and may the news stop filming Al S..... it makes me sick

Posted at 8:05PM on Jun 25th 2009 by Ed

33. I love Michael Jackson and remember when someone dies in your family you will know how people feel! (White people have no heart. I know for a fact now that you are the true DEVILS0!!!

Posted at 7:55PM on Jun 25th 2009 by Carl Campbell

34. Do you think its KARMA???? About MJ

Posted at 7:57PM on Jun 25th 2009 by Adralu

35. (Quote)14. OK, TMZ, Everyone KNOWS that your writers have NO standards of personal integrity or decency but could you at least PRETEND like you do and show MICHAEL JACKSON, the greatest entertainer the world has ever known, some respect and finally STOP REFERRING TO HIM AS JACKO????? This type of ugliness is just inexcusable. You writers and editors, please know that evertyhing you do WILL find it's way right back to YOU.

Posted at 7:12PM on Jun 25th 2009 by Chris
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Must have something going on, you're obviously reading it...if it's that bad for you, just....go away...

Posted at 7:55PM on Jun 25th 2009 by SHOOTER12

36. PLEASE, TMZ, SHOW SOME RESPECT - STOP REFERRING TO HIM AS "JACKO." THIS IS NOT FUNNY. A HUMAN LIFE HAS BEEN LOST PREMATURELY. I BELIEVE THAT MUCH OF THE PRESS IS ACTUALLY PARTLY TO BLAME FOR THIS YOUNG MAN'S DEMISE.

I THINK THE MEDIA SHOULD REALLY RECONSIDER HOW THEY TREAT SOME OF THE CELEBRITIES. I DON'T KNOW IF THE MEDIA COULD HANDLE SOME OF THEIR OWN HARSE AND ABUSIVE TREATMENT AND PUNTING.

TMZ, TAKE A MOMENT, AT LEAST FOR THE SAKE OF HIS MOTHER, WHO HAS LOST HER SON, AND HIS CHILDREN, WHO HAVE LOST THEIR FATHER,AT THIS VERY SAD TIME, SHOW SOME RESPECT AND CALL HIM THE NAME HE WAS GIVEN - MICHAEL JACKSON.

Posted at 8:13PM on Jun 25th 2009 by TMZ - Give the "Jacko" stuff a rest

37. Hey Carl, You Ma'am are a MORON and a racist. A-HOLE

Posted at 8:00PM on Jun 25th 2009 by Adralu

38. YOUR A JOKE AL.

Posted at 8:05PM on Jun 25th 2009 by GIVE ME A BREAK

39. Today just proves what a Media W-H-O-R-E Al Sharpton is. Al is lying about how close he was with Michael Jackson. There is no limit to how low Al will go to get attention.

Posted at 8:03PM on Jun 25th 2009 by Tom

40. I'M GOING TO PRAY FOR FARRAH FAWCETT AND HER LOVED ONES INSTEAD.

Posted at 8:04PM on Jun 25th 2009 by Sydney

41. Media wh0re. Self-serving jerk. Opportunistic cling-on... Sharpton is all of these things, and so much LESS.

Michael Jackson is gone now, Al. You can save your so sorry face for something that REALLY matters to YOU.. making headlines for you, like the usual divisive political rants you normally spout in order to flash the fires of racism and discontent. Don't go away mad, Big Al - just... GO AWAY!

Posted at 8:06PM on Jun 25th 2009 by Kate

42. OK.....now the rats are coming out. This man makes me sick.

Posted at 8:24PM on Jun 25th 2009 by grinch58

43. OK, now the rats are coming out. This man makes me sick.

Posted at 8:28PM on Jun 25th 2009 by grinch58

44. Al.....this isn't about you.

Posted at 8:42PM on Jun 25th 2009 by jds

45. mmafighter4life-- yeah, you're racist like several other posters. Remain in hell, it's optional. Rev Al. doesn't just show up at the scene of crime, People requerst his services. Everyone of other races that he assists is not reported to you. If you don't like, so what, Rev. Al will continue to stick up for those that need his help. We need more Rev. Al's and why wouldn't the Jackson family appreciates Rev Al's prayer. God knows where your heart is. Again, remain in hell with your racism.

Posted at 9:01PM on Jun 25th 2009 by Queen

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