Michael Jackson...is dead.

[bmah]

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if I had seen a person I never knew in my life die in the street (which does not have to be a terrible death), I would feel much more terrible over that person's death than Michael Jackson's. Celebrities don't need to be so special.

Certainly, I would feel more bad for someone who never even had the opportunity to take off in life. The reason though why the death of a celebrity is a big deal is because of what they contributed to society. For MJ, it was changing people's perception of music. People liked his music a lot so that's why it's a notable loss. Of course, the death of a random person off the street is, while less noticed, just as sad because that person never had the chance to shine.

[Djr Rap dancer]

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Of course, the death of a random person off the street is, while less noticed, just as sad because that person never had the chance to shine.

A lot of star and good artist are "random person off the street"
ex: Jim Carrey

[fastfingers65]

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A lot of star and good artist are "random person off the street"
ex: Jim Carrey

Did you even bother to read bmah's post?

[RB_IcePh0enix]

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This is really sad. I wouldn't say it's as tragic as Elvis's death, but it's close. My bass teacher taught me the basslines to Beat It, Billy Jean and a few other songs in honor of him.

[bmah]

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A lot of star and good artist are "random person off the street"
ex: Jim Carrey

By "random person off the street", I'm talking about people in poverty and such. Not a random unknown person suddenly made famous, but people who never had much of a chance to get off the streets in the first place.

That is, unless Madonna adopts you.

[JurseyRider734]

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iluswirl, the reason why Michael Jackson's death is more important than other peoples' deaths is because he was extremely talented, did something with that talent, impacted the world of music, was a great humanitarian, donated millions of dollars to charity, influenced other artists across the entire world, and became an extremely important figure in the lives of those who loved his music. Don't try to compare someone like that to just some random person who dies on the street. They could be a murderer, for all you know.

[Prime8]

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iluswirl, the reason why Michael Jackson's death is more important than other peoples' deaths is because he was extremely talented, did something with that talent, impacted the world of music, was a great humanitarian, donated millions of dollars to charity, influenced other artists across the entire world, and became an extremely important figure in the lives of those who loved his music. Don't try to compare someone like that to just some random person who dies on the street. They could be a murderer, for all you know.

Michael Jackson could be a murderer, for all you know.

[Andrew Mitchell]

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i was a bit shocked RIP Michael Jackson

[JurseyRider734]

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Michael Jackson could be a murderer, for all you know.

Except there's always been so much press on him we would have already known. gg

[[TeRa]]

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I used to be a fan of him when I was younger =/
It's hard to believe he's actually dead, completely random. Oh well, **** happens, peace MJ.

[Fyra]

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Rest in peace, MJ.

[jugglinguy]

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Except there's always been so much press on him we would have already known. gg

Or he killed the press. gg =P

[Djr Rap dancer]

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Don't try to compare someone like that to just some random person who dies on the street.

If this random person is yours brother, and that yours bro is less popular than Michael,its dosent mean that

"the reason why Michael Jackson's death is more important than other peoples"

Sorry im not agree with you.
Seriously, I love some of is song, but today im not sad because his dead.
I don't even care.
Only "FAN" will think like this.

[~HentaiXXX~]

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well you could at least TRY to have some sort of a heart by showing a little sympathy.

If you don't care, don't post. Quit contradicting others feelings.

[iluswirl]

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iluswirl, the reason why Michael Jackson's death is more important than other peoples' deaths is because he was extremely talented, did something with that talent, impacted the world of music, was a great humanitarian, donated millions of dollars to charity, influenced other artists across the entire world, and became an extremely important figure in the lives of those who loved his music. Don't try to compare someone like that to just some random person who dies on the street. They could be a murderer, for all you know.

But you can't count out the fact, and by saying this I mean NO disrespect, but there were publicity rumors that he was a child rapist. That person could have been somebody's parent. Everybody has something in them, it's just how they choose to use it. Look at autistic people. They are absolutely AMAZING at some things, but some of them can't figure out what 3*3 is. You can say that he was a humanitarian and donated, but not all of us become superstars because our special abilities are not like his, singing and such. People are people. I don't like the middle school mentality where there are the "popular kids" and the "losers". It's just not humane, even leading some kids to death. One person should never be put above another.