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It’s heartbreaking and sad that we have to witness the very bazaar public spectacle that’s taking place within the Jackson family. I will say from
the outset that, I like so many, presumed one of the world’s most famous
families was dysfunctional but what we are seeing is far beyond rational - bordering
on the bazaar. But, should we be surprised because after all there is a Billion
dollars at stake.
The fight over the King of Pops children and his prosperous estate has
turned into a very messy affair, with accusations of mama being kidnapped,
auntie being slapped, brothers turning against sisters and cousins rescuing
cousins, culminating with Miss Katherine losing custody of Paris, Prince and Blanket,
the children the King Of Pop willed her to take care of when he died.
Thankfully, Miss Katherine is
safe and back at her home after
disappearing almost two weeks, which some have called an escape; she was said
to be visiting one of her daughters, Rebbie, in Arizona. According to some
reports, she’s was supposedly with Janet, Jermaine and Randy as they say
resting following doctor’s orders. Regardless my heart goes out to her as this
must be very disturbing and painful.
Frankly, nobody needs to
witness an 82-year-old grandmother, who is rich beyond her wildest dreams,
being pulled in ever direction by family members for whatever the root cause of
the problems. Honestly, every family has problems and is in some sense dysfunctional
but this family has been in the public’s eye for fifty year. Surely, they
should understand how to better manage their affairs. This is not just embarrassing
for them but for all of us.
What this shows me is that they, like much of today’s world, have lost what is so simple, which was a staple in the African American family –
respect, particularly for your elders. Make no mistake this whole Jackson
valueless family situation is
about family. It is also about money; control; and money; it’s about love; and
mo’ money; positioning; access; relationships; and not about honoring Michael
Jackson’s true last wishes. Make no mistake about it, it’s all about money. Billions
of dollars and we know money is the root of all evil. I like to thank a lady named Denene for the
idea to write this and some of her words.
Lastly, because this is such a
sad situation I will make this post short. Notice that not a word has been said
about Papa Joe. So let me say this, when he was involved and around – there was
not such mess. As dysfunctional as the family appears, he seemed to be the one
with the strong hand that maintained order. Come home Joe. And that’s my
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