No Plans for Neverland Ranch

256. The very idea of turning a place like Neverland Ranch into any sort of "shrine or museum" is completely disgusting on all levels. Only in California, where common sense & decency are foreign concepts, would such a ridiculous proposal even be considered. To all the idiots who blindly continue to proclaim MJ's innocence and make asinine statements like..."I'd love to take my kids on vacation to Neverland Ranch"...you're delusional & sick. Please get help.

Posted at 9:27AM on Jul 1st 2009 by sardonicus

257. 2 things; Mikey was forced to sell Neverland. A golf course nearby, and Santa Barbara County are the owners. Jackson might be denied burial at Neverland, unless his lawyers can coax Santa Barabara County and the owners of the golf course to let the burial happen. But, that might not happen. Whereas others own Neverland, if Jackson is buried there, Neverland could be torn down, and something built on top of it.

Posted at 11:05AM on Jul 1st 2009 by Jim

258. I would definitely keep it open to the public and make it a museum or an amusement park.... I would take my children there. Michael was acquitted and people do not do their search we are quick to "judge" and Jesus says pull out the beam out of your eye before picking on your brother's speck in his eye" Which include "evil thoughts" even if no action was taken, God will judge us for our thoughts also... Anyways, I think Neverland should be open to the public just like "Hearts" Castle, etc... Michael's was more elaborate and interesting and they could sell records and stuff and have an eatery etc.. and it could bring good revenue to the town etc...

Posted at 11:54AM on Jul 1st 2009 by Lucy

259. Michael Jackson was an amazing and a rare person. He now is the biggest person on the planet. I can't think of anyone else if they dropped dead today that would attract so much attention. That by itself is amazing. He did have a creepy side though but I'm a fan and God bless him

Posted at 11:56AM on Jul 1st 2009 by Shanker potimi

260. The parents or guardian of those children that accused michael were "coached" I've heard and seen parents do this all the time from all back grounds... i.e. while in line at Disney the parents were coaching their 5 year old son to lie about his age that he was three (3) years old so his parents would not have to pay for his Admission ticket... Children are free up to three (3) years old etc... The parents went as far as stuffing him in a stroller and covering him with a baby blanket and giving him a pacifier! Now comment one that?

Posted at 12:00PM on Jul 1st 2009 by Lucy

261. Tear neverland down who the hell cares? Michael jackson big f-----g deal. He was NOT anything that great. ELVIS was 100% per cent better then jackson ever was or EVER could be. Cannot even compare the 2.Good riddance.

Posted at 5:53PM on Jul 1st 2009 by Laure H

262. A Museum is the best idea. I would like to see Michael buried there too. What a wonderful tribute to the King of Pop

Posted at 7:01PM on Jul 3rd 2009 by Teresa

263. Michael was the star of stars. But he never grew up. Some persons took advantage of his love of children to extort
money from him. The 1st time he was advised to just give them some money instead of a long court battle. That
was a mistake. It left a huge door open for the next time. The second one the boy admitted his mother coached
him what to say. If you recall she was a real piece of work. Welfare cheat etc. People tend to judge others by what they would do in situations. So I guess those who still think Michael was a molester are themselves potential or perhaps
really child molesters. Michael was one of a kind very unlikely another will come along.

Posted at 12:56AM on Jul 5th 2009 by reasoning

264. The property should be sold to a private party and kept from the public. The last thing Los Olivos / Santa Maria needs is another 10 thousand people traversing through the area on a pilgrimage. It will destroy the beautiful countryside and put more of a strain on the already taxed natural resources there. The movie Sideways was bad enough for the area.

Posted at 12:13PM on Jul 7th 2009 by James

265. There is no doubt that a Neverland Graceland would be a huge attraction, but to the severe detriment of the peaceful environment of one of coastal California’s few remaining rural areas, the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley.
Other than the fact that both Memphis and Los Olivos were once homes to music industry icons, they have very little in common. Los Olivos is a quiet little town of about 1000 residents, serviced by a two lane country highway and narrow, rustic roads. It is easily overwhelmed by bicycle races, festivals and other special events. Conversely, the greater Memphis metropolitan area, where Elvis Presley’s Graceland is located, has a population of over 1.2 million. As the second largest metro area in Tennessee, Memphis is supported by a huge infrastructure of freeways, boulevards and city streets. It can handle the over 600,000 visitors that flock to Graceland each year, but not without its troubles. In 2005, Memphis was ranked as the second most dangerous U.S. city.
People enjoy the Santa Ynez Valley because of its friendly people, natural beauty and slow paced lifestyle. Indeed, Michael fell in love with the area in the early eighties while filming the Say, Say, Say music video, for these same attributes… attributes that a Neverland Graceland will destroy.
In 2005, shortly after his child molestation trial, Michael left Neverland and fervently stated that, because of all the "bad memories”, he will never return. He never did. If Michael Jackson's fans and family truly care about him, why not honor his wishes never to return to Neverland? Sadly, developing Neverland into a shrine is not about honoring Michael, it’s all about the money.

Posted at 2:21PM on Jul 21st 2009 by Garrett Kent

266. Would be great to see it opened as a museum. there is a petition here at www.neverlandvisitor.com

Posted at 9:11AM on Aug 6th 2009 by Jeff

267. OPEN NEVERLAND. Let the world come and have closure. Bring all of Michael's amazing items, costumes, jewelry etc. Turn it into MJ's memorial.

Posted at 8:36PM on Aug 31st 2009 by Casey