Court TV and Michael Jackson

[kybearfuzz]

I went home early yesterday, just wasn't getting anything done at the office, so I decided to burn some comp time. I'd left the TV on Court TV and they were talking all about the jury selection and hoopla surrounding the Michael Jackson trial. It's disturbing really.

I think what bothered me so much were the supporters outside the courthouse. There was one woman who proclaimed that she was a kindergarten teacher who had given up her job and moved three hours to be there to support Michael. Ummmm... okay, if you're that kind of person, I wouldn't want you teaching kindergarten kids anyway.

What is it about this person that illicits such insane devotion? I have my favorite actors and musicians, sure, but I'll be damned if I'd give up my livelihood to just stand outside and chant for them. It is sad that so many follow so blindly, not considering the possibility that he actually may have done the things of which he's been accused.

... or worse, it's sad that I actually watched even three minutes of this circus. So much more of it to come, I'm sure.

Comments

[mississippicub.livejournal.com]

It's like a cult following and a three ring circus. :o)

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

Something that you don't mind watching, in some respects, but have no interest in participating in.

[stereobare.livejournal.com]

Since this is a new century, maybe this will be the trial of the century, like OJ was in the last one. A 6 months long trial huh? prolly no escaping it.

Ya think there will be much product placement in this one?

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

Ugh.. who knows... not looking forward to this mess.

Actually I think this trial may go quite differently. While many African-Americans thought OJ was innocent, they may not feel so associated with Michael Jackson. Also, I think the crime he's accused of may change things. The OJ killings (and I use that term to save myself typing) could have been considered the result of jealousy and rage, something grown adults can relate to, even if we don't condone it. Fondling a child or inappropriate touching of a child is not something the majority of us can comprehend because of its predatory nature.

... sorry, I'm over-analyzing this mess.