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I'M JUST SAYIN'
Michael Jackson Fans Come to His Defense
Jacko Fans Retort
Barrage of Hate Mail Comes in Response to Jackson Column
Commentary
By Heidi Oringer
Nov. 14 — We are living in an ever-changing world right now and I imagine it frightens people. One day, you are safe. One day, you are not. One day it's OK to fly. The next day, it's not. It seems fewer and fewer things stay the same.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
'You Have No Right' The Wrath of Readers
Luckily, some do, though.
Your family is still your family. You still have to pay taxes and you can't spit into the wind. (You can, but it still produces the same dreadful result.) One of the other things that I thought hadn't changed were the constitutional rights to freedom of speech and freedom of the press. Apparently, I was wrong. These rights were changed right under my very nose and no one bothered to tell me. I didn't even get an interoffice memo.
After my column on Michael Jackson, hundreds of people made it abundantly clear that I am just not allowed to write unfavorable items, whether they be truthful or not, about the "King of Pop."
'You Have No Right'
Over and over again, I was told "you have NO RIGHT to say those things." I am only allowed to extol his virtues. I am only permitted to talk about his talent and generosity. I can't talk about the way his skin looks or the way he behaves. I can't mention his album sales in the United States unless I acknowledge them worldwide. And don't bring up the nose.
It seems I can only write what people want to read. So, when it comes to Michael Jackson, I'm no longer entitled to an opinion.
What makes this declaration so lopsided is that it is only my rights to freedom of speech and press that are being taken away. You see, all of those who responded regarding the column were allowed to write whatever they wanted to about me.
I knew the column on Michael Jackson would cause a firestorm of responses. I expected it. What I didn't expect was to see people's judgment so clouded by their feelings for the man. Interestingly, these are the same people who accused me of allowing my feelings about Michael to cloud my judgment as a writer.
Threatening my life because I wrote negatively about a favorite singer? Really!
I was accused of being a racist. I was accused of having no objectivity. I was accused of being jealous and envious of Michael Jackson.
Pulling the race card is absurd. The column had nothing to do with race. I don't care what color Michael Jackson was when he started out. He is, however, not the same color he was when he was younger. Many of you say it is his skin disease. If that is what you believe, so be it. If your neighbor went from white to green, you'd notice. You'd say something — maybe not to her or him, but to other neighbors or your friends. It's human nature.
I read and continue to read every email that comes in. I have responded to several of you, mostly those who e-mailed me with some sort of rational argument.
It is also worth noting that many people agreed with me and actually wrote things about Mr. Jackson that were far more "cruel." Some things they said were funny and some were just plain ugly, uglier than the ingrown toenail. I would like to share those with you as well, but to get people more incensed seems pointless. I, alone, am willing to take the heat.
So, in the spirit of freedom of expression, I offer you an array of excerpts from the e-mail I received. You can agree. You can disagree. It's your right!
Enjoy!
The Wrath of Readers
• You know, it would be nice to not try to humiliate and degrade someone for a talent you obviously do not have.
• Your opinion much like your face, SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!
• I HOPE YOU GET A LETTER OF ANTHRAX IN YOUR MAILBOX AND I SURELY HOPE THAT YOU DIE INSTANTLY.
• So sorry that you are so sad and feeling just so very bad about your life that you find pleasure in such sophomoric rantings about jacko.
• As far as the plastic surgery goes, how do you know it doesn't have something to do with the skin disorder?
• Sad. Sad. Sad. I can't believe what I just read. Who died and left you queen? Where do you come off attacking Michael Jackson on his appearance??? Maybe you should step back and take a look at your own picture (one attached to the article). Love the fake hair color. Enough said.
• Not only is Michael Jackson the biggest human oddity to take in visually, but his life as a performer, which spans decades of entertainment history, is a phenomenon in itself. Worldwide the man is practically more popular than Jesus Christ himself.
• Perhaps I will start writing stories about over-the-hill journalists that are pretty good writers but have nothing better to do than criticize others.
• How can you criticize Michael Jackson's appearance when you are no Cindy Crawford yourself?
• I had to laugh reading your article on Michael Jackson — what is the excuse for your face? That pic of you posted I found to be quite scary — at least use PhotoShop to remove the dark black half-moons under your eyes … But — on a bright note — you would make a good Drag Queen — you have a good look for that at least. I shudder to think what u look like from the waist down — ugh.
• Now you want his nose to fall off? Really why don't you just ask him for a jar of his blood? By the way your nose isn't that great either and lets take that fake blond hair of yours (your dark roots are giving you away!) and really green Isn't your color either (your shirt gave you away) See it aint easy being green!
• I hope your not fat, or ugly, or have bad hair, or your uncoordinated, or your shy, or you have any faults, because if you do have these traits, you obviously cannot be talented. Of course, your article doesn't really help your cause. ( Sorry, that comment was a shot that has to be taken! )
• You are one hell of a bitch. I bet your family hates you and you have no friends. I bet you were an ugly kid who was teased and hated by the other classmates, from kindergarten to college. A look at your ugly mug suggests you might need some massive surgery yourself?I hope you rot in hell, bitch.
• Your story on Michael Jackson is ignorant and a deception! First of all it is not for you to say anything about MJ's skin colour especially when you (White woman) can't deal with White supremecy/Racism not only in the entertainment industry but for all people of colour around the world!
• HE SHOULD BE ADMIRED FOR NOT JUST HIS TALENT, BUT THE LIFE THAT HE TRUELY LEADS, NOT THE LIFE THAT YOU RACIST MEDIA LIKE TO CONJURE UP IN YOUR WEAK, CARELESS, RACIST, IGNORANT MINDS. HOW IN THE WORLD DID YOU BECOME A JOURNALIST? I GUESS IT DOESN'T TAKE MUCH TO BECOME ONE, HUH? BECAUSE YOU ARE A COMPLETE IDIOT!!!! >:}
• And I look at your posted picture and feel exactly the way you do when you see Michael Jackson.
• The whole world knows Michael Jackson. He's been a successful pop celebrity for 30 years. Who the hell is Heidi what's her name? Well, anyway, sorry to disturb you. I'm certain you've quite a few more rear ends you'll need to kiss today.
• I was at the in-store and I loved seeing him. The man has a skin disease, which stripped him of his pigmentation. Also, he is not feeling well right now. He contracted a cold from his kids. Therefore, it was hard for him physically to be out and about. In addition, he is very shy and there were literally thousands of people coming at him. So, please excuse him if he did not smile for you. It's easy for small minded, insensitive jerks, such as you to bash him in articles.
• You are the ingrown toenail. Michael Jackson is a gentleman something you know nothing about.
• Well this is the end have a nice day and i hope you're happy with your article cause no one else is you're just a hater besides remember this he'll have more money than you'll ever have and sure enough more fans.
• Sure, he's gone overboard with the plastic surgeries, but judging from your picture, you can use it yourself! The truth of the matter is this: Michael Jackson's existence has influenced the world, and yours has done nothing, at best.
• He makes more than you … will be around longer than you … has a WAY larger fan base than you. … and here's the kicker … HE LOOKS BETTER THAN YOU!!!! Now, that's funny!
Heidi Oringer is director of entertainment programming at ABCNEWS Radio.
http://www.abcnews.go.com/sections/entertainment/JustSayin/oringer.html
HEAL THE WORLD OFFICIAL FAN CLUB ARGENTINA
Somos del HEAL THE WORLD OFFICIAL FAN CLUB ARGENTINA y nos pareció muy importante dejar este mensaje.
No tenemos tiempo de realizar la traducción correspondiente en estos momentos, pero trataremos de hacerla durante el fin de semana o si alguien puede colaborar... ¡Sería Genial!, y agregarla a este Post.
No dejen de leerla... es MUY INTERESANTE.
I'M JUST SAYIN'
Michael Jackson Fans Come to His Defense
Jacko Fans Retort
Barrage of Hate Mail Comes in Response to Jackson Column
Commentary
By Heidi Oringer
Nov. 14 — We are living in an ever-changing world right now and I imagine it frightens people. One day, you are safe. One day, you are not. One day it's OK to fly. The next day, it's not. It seems fewer and fewer things stay the same.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
'You Have No Right' The Wrath of Readers
Luckily, some do, though.
Your family is still your family. You still have to pay taxes and you can't spit into the wind. (You can, but it still produces the same dreadful result.) One of the other things that I thought hadn't changed were the constitutional rights to freedom of speech and freedom of the press. Apparently, I was wrong. These rights were changed right under my very nose and no one bothered to tell me. I didn't even get an interoffice memo.
After my column on Michael Jackson, hundreds of people made it abundantly clear that I am just not allowed to write unfavorable items, whether they be truthful or not, about the "King of Pop."
'You Have No Right'
Over and over again, I was told "you have NO RIGHT to say those things." I am only allowed to extol his virtues. I am only permitted to talk about his talent and generosity. I can't talk about the way his skin looks or the way he behaves. I can't mention his album sales in the United States unless I acknowledge them worldwide. And don't bring up the nose.
It seems I can only write what people want to read. So, when it comes to Michael Jackson, I'm no longer entitled to an opinion.
What makes this declaration so lopsided is that it is only my rights to freedom of speech and press that are being taken away. You see, all of those who responded regarding the column were allowed to write whatever they wanted to about me.
I knew the column on Michael Jackson would cause a firestorm of responses. I expected it. What I didn't expect was to see people's judgment so clouded by their feelings for the man. Interestingly, these are the same people who accused me of allowing my feelings about Michael to cloud my judgment as a writer.
Threatening my life because I wrote negatively about a favorite singer? Really!
I was accused of being a racist. I was accused of having no objectivity. I was accused of being jealous and envious of Michael Jackson.
Pulling the race card is absurd. The column had nothing to do with race. I don't care what color Michael Jackson was when he started out. He is, however, not the same color he was when he was younger. Many of you say it is his skin disease. If that is what you believe, so be it. If your neighbor went from white to green, you'd notice. You'd say something — maybe not to her or him, but to other neighbors or your friends. It's human nature.
I read and continue to read every email that comes in. I have responded to several of you, mostly those who e-mailed me with some sort of rational argument.
It is also worth noting that many people agreed with me and actually wrote things about Mr. Jackson that were far more "cruel." Some things they said were funny and some were just plain ugly, uglier than the ingrown toenail. I would like to share those with you as well, but to get people more incensed seems pointless. I, alone, am willing to take the heat.
So, in the spirit of freedom of expression, I offer you an array of excerpts from the e-mail I received. You can agree. You can disagree. It's your right!
Enjoy!
The Wrath of Readers
• You know, it would be nice to not try to humiliate and degrade someone for a talent you obviously do not have.
• Your opinion much like your face, SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!
• I HOPE YOU GET A LETTER OF ANTHRAX IN YOUR MAILBOX AND I SURELY HOPE THAT YOU DIE INSTANTLY.
• So sorry that you are so sad and feeling just so very bad about your life that you find pleasure in such sophomoric rantings about jacko.
• As far as the plastic surgery goes, how do you know it doesn't have something to do with the skin disorder?
• Sad. Sad. Sad. I can't believe what I just read. Who died and left you queen? Where do you come off attacking Michael Jackson on his appearance??? Maybe you should step back and take a look at your own picture (one attached to the article). Love the fake hair color. Enough said.
• Not only is Michael Jackson the biggest human oddity to take in visually, but his life as a performer, which spans decades of entertainment history, is a phenomenon in itself. Worldwide the man is practically more popular than Jesus Christ himself.
• Perhaps I will start writing stories about over-the-hill journalists that are pretty good writers but have nothing better to do than criticize others.
• How can you criticize Michael Jackson's appearance when you are no Cindy Crawford yourself?
• I had to laugh reading your article on Michael Jackson — what is the excuse for your face? That pic of you posted I found to be quite scary — at least use PhotoShop to remove the dark black half-moons under your eyes … But — on a bright note — you would make a good Drag Queen — you have a good look for that at least. I shudder to think what u look like from the waist down — ugh.
• Now you want his nose to fall off? Really why don't you just ask him for a jar of his blood? By the way your nose isn't that great either and lets take that fake blond hair of yours (your dark roots are giving you away!) and really green Isn't your color either (your shirt gave you away) See it aint easy being green!
• I hope your not fat, or ugly, or have bad hair, or your uncoordinated, or your shy, or you have any faults, because if you do have these traits, you obviously cannot be talented. Of course, your article doesn't really help your cause. ( Sorry, that comment was a shot that has to be taken! )
• You are one hell of a bitch. I bet your family hates you and you have no friends. I bet you were an ugly kid who was teased and hated by the other classmates, from kindergarten to college. A look at your ugly mug suggests you might need some massive surgery yourself?I hope you rot in hell, bitch.
• Your story on Michael Jackson is ignorant and a deception! First of all it is not for you to say anything about MJ's skin colour especially when you (White woman) can't deal with White supremecy/Racism not only in the entertainment industry but for all people of colour around the world!
• HE SHOULD BE ADMIRED FOR NOT JUST HIS TALENT, BUT THE LIFE THAT HE TRUELY LEADS, NOT THE LIFE THAT YOU RACIST MEDIA LIKE TO CONJURE UP IN YOUR WEAK, CARELESS, RACIST, IGNORANT MINDS. HOW IN THE WORLD DID YOU BECOME A JOURNALIST? I GUESS IT DOESN'T TAKE MUCH TO BECOME ONE, HUH? BECAUSE YOU ARE A COMPLETE IDIOT!!!! >:}
• And I look at your posted picture and feel exactly the way you do when you see Michael Jackson.
• The whole world knows Michael Jackson. He's been a successful pop celebrity for 30 years. Who the hell is Heidi what's her name? Well, anyway, sorry to disturb you. I'm certain you've quite a few more rear ends you'll need to kiss today.
• I was at the in-store and I loved seeing him. The man has a skin disease, which stripped him of his pigmentation. Also, he is not feeling well right now. He contracted a cold from his kids. Therefore, it was hard for him physically to be out and about. In addition, he is very shy and there were literally thousands of people coming at him. So, please excuse him if he did not smile for you. It's easy for small minded, insensitive jerks, such as you to bash him in articles.
• You are the ingrown toenail. Michael Jackson is a gentleman something you know nothing about.
• Well this is the end have a nice day and i hope you're happy with your article cause no one else is you're just a hater besides remember this he'll have more money than you'll ever have and sure enough more fans.
• Sure, he's gone overboard with the plastic surgeries, but judging from your picture, you can use it yourself! The truth of the matter is this: Michael Jackson's existence has influenced the world, and yours has done nothing, at best.
• He makes more than you … will be around longer than you … has a WAY larger fan base than you. … and here's the kicker … HE LOOKS BETTER THAN YOU!!!! Now, that's funny!
Heidi Oringer is director of entertainment programming at ABCNEWS Radio.
http://www.abcnews.go.com/sections/entertainment/JustSayin/oringer.html
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