Jackson's body en route to public memorial

Police said that after the private ceremony, Jackson's body would be taken to the singer's public memorial at the Staples Center, which was to be televised live around the world.

[LOL]

Great talent, but come on...this is ridiculous.

Who's paying for all this?? Better NOT be coming out of our taxes!

[DrT]

This entire process is a bit much. He was very talented but let it go. To give the attention to his demise is a display of where our priorities are today. A bit shallow.

[donn]

how many of our tax dollars are going to pay for shutting down public roads and highways and police overtime to put on this dog and pony show

[Pittakos]

Whatever the costs, it will be worth it to get this whole mess over with and buried so we can get back to what's really important.

[Smart Kids]

We are paying for it, all 4 million dollars, but take in account the money coming in for tourism. People all over the world traveled here and spent their money in hotels, restaurants, gifts, flowers, its good for the economy it should balance out.

[Stacy]

It is pathetic that the Daily Breeze places on the front page a large picture of grinning foreigners waving their tickets to Michael Jackson's "gala" memorial.

I've got a better idea. How about front page coverage of the men and women fighting for our freedom?

[RestinPeace]

Glad to know he had a private funeral ceremony with family first.

But then OH NO, it was a religious ceremony with a heavy influence of the Baptist denomination. They spoke of God and Angels, the Bible.

NOW, prepare for the gays to start trying to steal the show again and their anti-religion rhetoric.

[R U Serious]

I was expecting Joe Jackson to use the opportunity to throw a plug for his new music company. Did someone duck tape his mouth shut?

[just me]

Services like these have been going on in the African American comunity since slavery days, it is a tradition to celebrate the life of the decesed. I think this was a class act. I bet people thought Michael Jackson would be laid out for the world to see. This is Michael's heritage, the family just opened it up to the public. But for me I have been attending funeral services like this, starting with my mothers when I was six years old....

[Illegals are Illegal]

The estimated cost is 4 million. And we should not get stuck with the bill. Its disgusting, at this point, Id rather the 4 mill went to the illegals, so they can go home and thrive.

[Illegals are Illegal]

R U Serious wrote:

I was expecting Joe Jackson to use the opportunity to throw a plug for his new music company. Did someone duck tape his mouth shut?

It sure looked like someone did. I noticed a lot of the stars going over to say something to Katherine after they performed, I didnt see one stop to talk to Joe, did any even shake his hand?

[Smart Kids]

Illegals are Illegal wrote:

The estimated cost is 4 million. And we should not get stuck with the bill. Its disgusting, at this point, Id rather the 4 mill went to the illegals, so they can go home and thrive.

Perhaps we should send the bill to your mother so she can cover it with welfare and food stamps, can I get your address? I know its in the trailer park but which one?

[Pittakos]

Smart Kids wrote:

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Perhaps we should send the bill to your mother so she can cover it with welfare and food stamps, can I get your address? I know its in the trailer park but which one?

Was that supposed to be a clever comeback?

[Smart Kids]

Pittakos wrote:

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Was that supposed to be a clever comeback?

No it was your whaling grandma giving birth to your brother/ uncle grow a pair.

[LOL]

Smart Kids wrote:

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No it was your whaling grandma giving birth to your brother/ uncle grow a pair.

Dumb kids with too much time on their hands.

[Pittakos]

LOL wrote:

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Dumb kids with too much time on their hands.

I know. I wasn't going to say anything back because it would be pointless.

[Smart Kids]

LOL wrote:

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Dumb kids with too much time on their hands.

You mean dumb kids who are lucky to not be in LA where you will foot the bill. Eat it fatty!

[LOL]

Smart Kids wrote:

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You mean dumb kids who are lucky to not be in LA where you will foot the bill. Eat it fatty!

I was right.

[Smart Kids]

LOL wrote:

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I was right.

you were right in your uncle's nuts, go grab your coin-purse grandma.

[LOL]

Smart Kids wrote:

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you were right in your uncle's nuts, go grab your coin-purse grandma.

What a clever and well thought out response. Did you stick your tongue out at the screen too?