L.A. Mayor Asks Jackson Fans for Money

1. 4 MILLION DOLLARS???? THEY SHOULD TAKE IT OUT OF HIS ESTATE.

Posted at 10:07AM on Jul 7th 2009 by Karen

2. Oh nice. California is broke enough. Why isn't this being paid for by his estate? Normal people don't get public funerals. Oh, I forgot. Michael was far from normal.

Posted at 9:50AM on Jul 10th 2009 by Sharon

3. he must be kidding! They are getting so much money from tourists - hotels, restaurants, you name it. Michael Jackson has done more for California's economy than Arnold, the LA Mayor, and Obama put together! R.I.P. MJJ

Posted at 10:09AM on Jul 7th 2009 by Rhonda K

4. The famuily should cover the cost!!!

Posted at 10:10AM on Jul 7th 2009 by Fan

5. Ya. That's gonna happen.

Posted at 10:11AM on Jul 7th 2009 by ocmama

6. The Mayor is crazy!! The Jackson family wanted all of this so they should pay for it. Not the city or the fans.

Posted at 10:11AM on Jul 7th 2009 by kitkat32226

7. THEY NEVER COMPLAINED ABOUT THE MILLIONS MICHAEL BROUGHT INTO LA-

AND I AM SURE THEY WILL NOT REPAY HIS ESTATE FOR THE MILLIONS THE CITY WILL MAKE AFTER HIS DEATH!!

HOW DISRESPECTFUL!!!!!

Posted at 10:12AM on Jul 7th 2009 by jello

8. JERRY LEE LEWIS MARRIED HIS 12 YEAR OLD COUSIN....NOW THAT IS SO RURAL. AND ELVIS DATED A 14 YEAR OLD GIRL, MARRIED, AND MADE HER A TEENAGED MOM!

Posted at 10:13AM on Jul 7th 2009 by Mememememememe

9. This funeral will bring in an unbelievable amount of money for Los Angeles economy. All week long people have been pouring into town and spending money on gifts, rooms, food, drinks. The family cannot control the crowd that will ascend and there is no way they could keep the funeral private. I feel bad for LA having to spend alot of money, but I don't think the family can be held to account. This "event" is bringing alot more tourist dollars this week then normal. So its a push. The city will get money back in the form of tax dollars on revenue generated.

Posted at 10:14AM on Jul 7th 2009 by Blucy2

10. It's a shame that the city of LA is having to ask for donations to pay for this!!!!!!! Stick the family with the bill. They can afford it!!!!!!! It's an all start gathering......ask them for donations.

Posted at 10:15AM on Jul 7th 2009 by Scarlot

11. The people already gave the city money for this circus! It's called paying taxes! >:(
If the city can't pay for this "event" they shouldn't have spent the money in the first place!

Posted at 10:15AM on Jul 7th 2009 by Jeep-Fu

12. Should be the Jackson family. What about all the money coming into the city, within the last week?

Posted at 10:16AM on Jul 7th 2009 by Sally

13. Michael Jackson's estate should cover the cost!

Posted at 1:20PM on Jul 7th 2009 by Ed

14. I agree with number 2!!! Plus its a matter of public safety... if they dont want to provide security for us ...tax payers then.. YOU KNOW ppl will be out no matter what with cops or no cops! but then it will be a crazy event covered by every single TV station in the world.

Posted at 10:15AM on Jul 7th 2009 by pipitta

15. What???...........The Jackson family PAYING for something???........you gots be kiddin......."it be our rights man".

Posted at 10:17AM on Jul 7th 2009 by Whatajoke