Michael Jackson : Eccentric or Wacko?

You said it all Mama! I think he didnt ever get over the fact that he didnt have a good childhood. His father was horrible and should feel guilty that his son had so many problems. Back in those days the way children were treated was very different and not talked about. I think that his career took a turn for the worst when he was burnt in the Pepsi commercial. When he became dependent on pills that was when things started to turn for the worst. I think that the people that really loved and followed Michael Jackson know what he was really capable of and I honestly think he doesnt see himself as a grown man. He thought as a child. WHen a grown man relates better to children you know people , Haters, will run with it. As they did. I think he was not mentally okay but he was a great musician. He deserves to be able to be in peace without everyone rehashing all this negative BS. You and I are definitely on the same page. dl

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Michael Jackson was the ONE! He truly was the King of Pop. I think that if people really look at his life and how he was treated they would understand why he was so eccentric. I did a report on him in high school and found that his father was very demanding. The father had a group that didnt do so well. When it became evident that his children were talented, he began living entirely thru his sons. It was said that they performed at strip clubs at all hours of the night. If they didnt practice it was said they were beaten. I dont know but I do think that something or someone hurt him terrible either mentally or physically. He hid it until he couldnt do it anymore. I think it was hard for him to read that people thought he was gay, slept in hyperbarric chambersetc. Whatever the real story is, he was incredible. RIP Michael

yes he is a great musician and an entertainer!

You got that right! I think that if his family had stepped in years ago and tried to help it could have helped. We'll never know. I only hope people will let him go in peace. RIP Michael Jackson dl

I am glad you're one of the few that didnt judge without all the facts. We must remember that its rumored that his father would beat them if they didnt rehearse. They didnt go to school as they should. His father was living thru his kids. I think that the marriages, were a way to say he wasnt gay. Remember the rumors were that he was gay. It hurts me when someone says something untrue. Imagine how it hurt him when tabloids were saying something outrageous every day. He didnt fit in. He tried to make himself as normal as possible by marrying. I think when it didnt work he felt safe with children. I honestlly believe that because he was in show business his entire life, he stopped growing mentally. At some point he developed as society thought he should kind of just for show. Really he wasnt maturing at all. He felt safe with kids because they're non judgmental and innocent. I will be very curious to see if the children inherit all his wordly possesions. I wonder if they will show themselves. We'll have to see. I think his mother loved him but I do blame her as well. She couldve stopped it or at least told someone who could. If you have a ton of children, you need to be able to handle it. Im sorry the parents didnt do a good job. Michael isnt the only one with issues. Remember Latoya stated her family kidnapped her. She isnt all there. Janet has had weight issues as well as secret husbands. Not Normal. Jermaine married just to get away from Joe Jackson. He has stated it publicly. I hope there thinking about their son and how much he's been thru both mentally, publically, legally, and emotionally. RIP Micheal

I think that we will never know the exact point that sent him over the edge. However, I think that his family was so busy basking in his success and trying to obtain their own success using his name, they should have noticed he needed intervention. Im not saying that Michael handled himself correctly I am just saying that it wasnt as if it wasnt noticeable. Every tabloid and talk show was talking about "WACKO JACKO". I hope his children are left alone to grieve as we would for our loved ones. I dont care what he did, he deserves to rest in peace. RIP MJ dl

Short and to the point. I think you said it well. I didnt know how someone with that much money could be that sad until now. I hope we all learn a lesson of how money cant make you happy. Michael Jackson wasnt happy on the inside. He kept doing all this crazy stuff because he was looking for what he was missing. Now he doesnt have to search anymore. RIP MJ dl

I do agree that it started off well. I think it all started to go dowm hill after he was burnt during the making of the pepsi commercial. By this time he had reached all time star status. He was a SUPERSTAR. I think all the rumors, negative publicity, auto biographies, and lies by tabloids really hurt his feelings. I think he did all these things because he felt he didnt deserve the limelight. I think Michael Jackson is a prime example of where abuse stemming from your childhood, if not addressed, will come back and get you. He felt as if he was unworthy so he made himself ugly. Unfortunately he went overboard. He is resting and happy now. No worries. It's Over for him now! No more pain or innuendos Michael. You are with God now my friend.

Its true people everywhere love Michael Jackson. The only thing was that because he was so famous he was kept under a microscope. Tabloids report things that are not true or exaggerated. For Michael, I think it was too much. Its public record that they werent as close as said to have been. It was almost impossible to get tickets. When I was 15, he planned a concert in Foxboro stadium. He then canceled it and never scheduled another. At least its all over. He can rest in peace.dl