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I had to laugh and shake my head regarding the hatred that you have for the one and only King of Pop. Your uneducated comment about MJ not having fans anymore almost made me laugh. I am one of million upon million of loyal, diehard fans of Michael. To call us “gawkers” because you cannot accept the fact that after everything MJ has went through, he is still popular is an insult. Those fans that were out there for Michael were truly fans. The gawker is people like you who waste paper talking about a man that you do not really care for.   I often wondered the root of a hater of Michael Jackson. I figure that you are either a jealous Madonna or Prince fan who cannot stand the fact that Michael is still important in the music industry and popular culture. The man is one of the few original artists that is left in the corrupt music business. A business that promotes has been acts like Prince and Madonna and try to destroy real musical acts like Michael and Whitney Houston.   Michael’s return to performing is proof that he is not going to let terrible press and laughable haters define his legacy and way of life. If Madonna and Prince went through 20% of what Michael went through, they would have never recovered. I often wondered why Prince and Madonna never went through a scandal and Michael did. Is it because their handlers were friends with the media and told them to not trash their beloved “stars” in the press? I think that is the case.   Before you make laughable assumptions about Michael Jackson, know the facts. You can “sigh” all you want to because Michael Jackson is not going anywhere and he is a legend. There are a lot of people that are going to go to London and see the greatest modern day performer to even grace the stage perform. I can’t say the same about two legends who took the careers of the Rick James and Cyndi Lauper, respectfully, and made a mockery out of them. They are lucky that they made it this far in their careers to even be talked about. Michael always been original and sticked to the plan. He did not need to take someone’s career and mock it.   Let me end this e-mail by saying this: when I was on my way to work this morning, I saw the “newspaper” that you “work” for on the street in West Philadelphia slowing becoming litter. Michael Jacksons’ work was and will never be on the street to become litter. That is the main difference between what you are about and what MJ is about. Michael is not define by lies, rumors and false accusations, he is defined by his work and impact. You are defined by lies, corruption, manipulation and utter nonsense. What a waste you are.   As a wise man once stated so well, “This is IT!”   Oh yes, I am planning to go to the concerts in London. :)   Yours truly,   Belinda O.   Philadelphia

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Why must critics be so mean-spirited?  I don’t think it’s funny and
it certainly isn’t cute.  Your comments reek of jealousy. You can say
what you want, but we all know who has the real talent.  I’m sure you
couldn’t hold a candle to Mr. Jackson’s talent.  How many Grammys
have you won; how many hit songs have you written or performed so that
you can become a judge of real talent?  It’s seems it’s always the
ones with the least talent that are the most critical.

If Mr. Jackson is performing, we, the public, can decide for ourselves
if we want to see him or if we feel his talent has been diminished with
time.  We don’t need you to always be telling us what’s worthwhile
and what is not, especially someone that is not even old enough to have
witnessed his historic rise to fame.

My readers do not get irony (ie: more hate mail)

Here is my Word for today:

Michael Jackson is trying for a comeback on the stage of London’s O2 arena. In front of thousands of fans (does Jackson even have fans anymore, or are they just gawkers?) it was announced on Thursday that the 50-year-old has planned 10 performances at the venue this July in hopes of netting the financially troubled star millions and maybe recapturing the hearts of those who have written him off as, well, a freak.Can you even imagine how awful those concerts, named “This Is It,” are going to be? Jackson doesn’t even have a nose anymore. (That isn’t a joke. He really doesn’t have a nose.)Can’t we just let these people who have been so scarred and damaged by the entertainment industry retire and live in peace?Now, if you’ll excuse us, we’re getting ready for “Siegfried & Roy: The Magic Returns,” airing at 9 p.m. on Friday on ABC.

And here is the hatemail for your enjoyment:

Michael Jackson is the “King of Pop” whether you like it or not.  Its a shame to see headlines like yours.  Leave Michael alone already.  He has to do what he has to do to continue living, just like you and me.  He is and always will be #1.  Do you realize how awful you sound by saying his concerts are going to be awful? This is a man who is so RIGHTFULLY titled, the “KING”.  You better recognize this musical genious and the history he has made along with his charitable contributions to the world. Please don’t act like you never enjoyed 
Michael’s music.

Siegried and Roy? Oh please! Didn’t they get enough the first time around? They may be back and hungry to perform again, but those tigers are back too and even hungrier than the dumb duo.

At age 50, along with his operations, he looks better than you do! Now that’s sad!

Things I'm doing this weekend that I wouldn't have been excited about doing 5 years ago

1. Seeing a play with Jane Fonda in it.

2. Going to the farmer’s market to buy expensive cheese.

3.  Getting my squeeky windshield wiper replaced.

4. Going for a walk in Prospect Park with my dog.

5. Brunch!

6. Flipping the mattress!

7. Going to the tailor.

6. Applying for AARP benefits, apparently.