Jackson Family: No Public Viewing at Neverland

46. I originally thought it would be nice if they had a public viewing only for people who have Michael Jackson's concert tickets. It would make up the price that fans lost and keep money flowing back to the family to pay off debts that MJ has stacked up and it would cut his kids some slack with debts in the future.

Posted at 3:57PM on Jul 1st 2009 by R

47. just hold a public viewing at the apollo like james brown that would have been so much easier and have a public funeral some where in los angels and have a private funeral for the family these funeral arrangments are a mess

Posted at 3:58PM on Jul 1st 2009 by corey neal

48. Most likely Neverland is so run down that they can't get it up to date in time, not to mention the Jacksons would love to have Neverland the new Graceland, the more they can keep out now until they get it open the better, they can charge after its open just so the Jackson bro can quit his job stocking shelves, help out with Joes crappy label, get LaToya more surgery. At some point the company that owns Neverland will seek to have him buried there=$$$$$. My 1 cent.

Posted at 3:55PM on Jul 1st 2009 by devali

49. I wonder how many people are already in their cars and on their way to California for this! LOL (Suckers!)

Posted at 3:56PM on Jul 1st 2009 by moveover

50. Good! Michael didn't want to go back to Neverland Ranch! I'm glad the family is doing right by him. ALL YOU MICHAEL HATERS GO AWAY!

Posted at 3:57PM on Jul 1st 2009 by HeatherC.

51. It was all probably Joe's idea in the first place. All those businesses who were expecting to make money this weekend by having their bed & breakfast, motels, hotels, parks and any other place for people to spend time while waiting for the over-the-top freak show to appear, aren't going to be very happy, are they. I wonder if anyone (i.e., CHP, private security, etc.) asked for money up front. That could have been the deal breaker. STOP THE MADNESS! Michael Jackson's music was a great addition to our history, but he was a human - humans die. Mourn for him in your own way, but he was one person. AND by the way, five (5) other people died in the past two weeks, too.

Posted at 3:56PM on Jul 1st 2009 by Juspasinthru

52. Michael was a very private person. I don't think he would like people looking at him in his coffin. He was a child when he started in this business and the adults that surrounded him never let him have a childhood. Let him RIP maybe he can find some peace where he is now.

Posted at 3:56PM on Jul 1st 2009 by Lara

53. 'Splain the cement truck then.

Posted at 3:57PM on Jul 1st 2009 by Tinkerbell

54. Perhaps no public showing at Neverland but he will be buried there (the cement has already been delivered). It was ridiculous to have a memorial there anyway because of logistics and the millions that would show up. The memorial should be in Los Angeles at the STAPLES CENTER (where he was rehearsing anyway) or at L.A FORUM which is now a church and the scene of MJ first triumph if not the J-5 first concert venue. The burial however should be at NEVERLAND because like Graceland or Princess Diana resting place (far removed from the masses), a Megastar of Michael statue must have a final resting place where millions of his fans can pay honor to him for all time (far removed from the masses and therefore better to control).

Posted at 3:58PM on Jul 1st 2009 by Foreverlarge

55. Is there any other juicy news that does not start with a J and ends in ackson?

Posted at 3:58PM on Jul 1st 2009 by Midnight Snack

56. What are The Jackson family playing at??? why they saying no public viewing for his fans to say Goodbye to The King Of Pop!!!!! Do they realise that Michael was special to us all aswell??? I am a fan from London who had a ticket for the 3rd night at the O2 and i am so gutted what has happend to Michael and i am watching sky news 24/7 to find out as much as i can about whats going on in USA. The Whole World is in mourning not just Michaels Family and US fans..... R.I.P Michael Joseph Jackson.... We Love you x x

Posted at 4:44PM on Jul 1st 2009 by Lioness T

57. Even after he is dead he is still canceling appearences. LOL

Posted at 3:59PM on Jul 1st 2009 by jguidry74

58. Finally, the family comes to their senses! Neverland was a terrible idea. A public viewing should be held Friday at Staples Center, and a public funeral should be held there Saturday. The family can have the private service on Sunday at Neverland (or wherever they want), then he should be buried in Gary, Indiana. Museum and crypt would bring millions of tourism dollars to the city and state.

Posted at 3:59PM on Jul 1st 2009 by Madeleine

59. Every Since I heard of this public viewing and heard about the long narrow road to Neatherland and how un kept the grounds were and all... and how they were going to pull this off by Friday ? Also How would he be layed out for Viewing ? Without Fans trying to jump on him etc... I thought maybe he Would have been placed in a Glass Coffin like Snow White ? With Air conditioning ? Just a Thought After All he has been dead almost a Week now and driven & flown all over Calf since he died ?

Posted at 4:00PM on Jul 1st 2009 by JEANNETTE

60. wow 3 easy payments was first! now thats news!
he was always last and everyone hated him. so i'm sure his family is very proud!

Posted at 4:00PM on Jul 1st 2009 by why