Mr. Jackson Goes to Washington

61. TMZ You were the 1st to report his death,how about be the 1st to report about his foundation that has helped so many children all over the world.I hever new had this until after he died,all you have to do is go there and read his quotes and poems to see what kind of man he was.Too bad the press so wants to say awful things about such a careing person.

Posted at 12:46PM on Jul 8th 2009 by susan

62. I agree with this humanitarian step. Michael Jackson is in the World Book of Guiness for his charity efforts. He has donated to the most charities and has crossed racial lines. I commend him for this. He was a pure soul as Brooke had stated. It is those who are ignorant and shallow who do not see the truth in Michael Jackson. It is easier to be a follower and speak out of ignorance and not from the knowing.

Posted at 11:09AM on Jul 8th 2009 by enlightened

63. i love you michael i wish that it's just a dream he diden't past away

Posted at 11:07AM on Jul 8th 2009 by manai ahmed

64. Regarding this issue, it doesn't matter if he molested children or not. He was not a politician, not a national hero, not worthy of Congress even thinking of such "honoring". He was a drug abuser. He was a damn good entertainer. I believe he was a good, caring and loving father. He was a charitable man. He was a worldwide icon. However, he is not material for such obsession and worship. Move on and worry about the things that are important to our country. He had his memorial and you all spoke there. I think more than honoring MJ at congress, they would all like another opportunity to get up and exhibit at the podium!

Posted at 11:18AM on Jul 8th 2009 by rebecca

65. OH YEAH, LET'S GIVE HIM A HOLIDAY TOO! BULL, THIS IS ALL SHE HAS TO DO IN WASHINGTON??? SHE SHOULD RESIGN!! AND YEAH, OBAMA IS DOING SUCH A GREAT JOB! NOT! THIS COUNTRY IS GOING DOWN SO FAST IT ISN'T EVEN FUNNY!!

Posted at 11:11AM on Jul 8th 2009 by who gives a shit

66. sheila jackson lee is a joke. exactly they kind of person we do NOT need in DC. this country has so many problems - don;t you think she and the others should spend their time doing something useful instead of latching on to the jackson family for publicity? jesse jackson is the same way - a total publicity whore. Also, Jackson Lee has not even gotten a resolution passed by congress yet she showed up with a prototype (mark up) of it in hand? tacky beyond belief - but i expect nothing less of her.

Posted at 12:31PM on Jul 8th 2009 by 2010

67. WHO NEEDS THEM?
Passing a measure is a nice idea but is it really necessary? Mr. Jackson
determined his own worth as should we all. He IS a global humanatirian
and a noted leader...that truth doesn't need the involvement of government
at any level. It's like pointing to the sun and saying, "Oh, look, the sun is shining."

Posted at 11:11AM on Jul 8th 2009 by Shar

68. Screw him. Until they decide to recognize everybody in the same way then he deserves nothing special on our dime. There are people who have less, but give more percentage wise of their income. To me, that means much much more. They truley give instead of giving just a nickel worth of their income.

Posted at 11:13AM on Jul 8th 2009 by kkllkkll

69. I agree with #55....AMEN to that....

Posted at 11:14AM on Jul 8th 2009 by Champagne

70. for 48 and everyone else...

When an entertainer visits our troops, they actually get PAID to go. Its not out of kindness, its because they get paid and it will help them in terms of PR and shows they "care" when they may not. The soldiers love anyone that come over because its a break.

Congress needs to solve the country's issues, not spend an hour saying "Oh MJ.. we love you and you are the best". PLEASE!!! do some work, and leave the bubbles-lovers at home jacking to their glove replicas..

Posted at 11:16AM on Jul 8th 2009 by Joe

71. MJ does not deserve a resolution. It's the democrats pandering to the black vote again. Michael wanted to be white. He hung out with white people, had white kids, and had so much plastic surgery to get rid of his blackness. He's a freak of nature. And he paid $25 million for a child molest charge to go away. Innocent men do NOT pay $25 million for something they didn't do.

Posted at 11:17AM on Jul 8th 2009 by Democrat

72. Are you serious??? He was good, but come on people. This is FLIPPIN' CRAZY!!!!!

Posted at 11:19AM on Jul 8th 2009 by Memphis Mojo

73. I agree with #4 - Jackson was an entertainer, and I don't believe entertainers should receive governmental honors. The celebrity worship in this country is unbelievable, and now the government wants to get involved? Especially considering the controversy surrounding his life in later years. I guess I also find it odd that these supports are African American.. wonder if that has anything to do with it.

Also, I'm kind of tired of hearing the African American community talk about MJ like he was this wonderful god who brought the races together. Um... for the last how many years, black people have been against MJ because of his obvious desire to become WHITE. Suddenly, he dies and now MJ is the black pride again? I was especially offended at Jamie Foxx' comment at the BET awards about how MJ "belongs to the black community". None of you were singing that tune the last few years and all I ever heard was how he shamed African Americans with his ever lightening skin color.

Posted at 11:21AM on Jul 8th 2009 by hmmm

74. I think we have more important things going on in our world right now Micheal Jackson should be the last of the governments worries..

Posted at 11:20AM on Jul 8th 2009 by meh

75. That's disgusting he settled his first child molestation case...in no way should he be honored..he wasn't aquitted or found not guilty in the first case to me that the same as saying I am guilty..let's just honor all the catholic priest that die to..It's time to show respect for America's youth and say we don't condone child molestation no matter how much money the defendant has to get himself off....

Posted at 7:36AM on Jul 9th 2009 by April