Today on the Glenn Beck show, Judge Napolitano, sitting in for Glenn, brought up this very sentient question: Why is this singer's death more important than that of our military men and women who give their lives to protect this very country, which Jackson so freely enjoyed? Answer: It's not more important. And shame on the media for not doing their jobs.
On June 25th, Army Lt. Brian Bradshaw was killed in Afghanistan by an IED, and his aunt wrote an op-ed piece for the Washington Post asking the "why" of the importance question. Lt. Bradshaw was one of 13 servicemembers who gave their lives for all of us since that date, and they should be equally memorialized.
I know and I realize that journalism/television news is a business and has to make a profit, but there has to be some point in time where ratings be-damned, a network says "enough" of this crap. They may suffer ratings from celebrity-obsessed nitwits in the short-term, but in the long-term, folks will start to realize what real news is. And they'll also begin to shun fake news that has very little merit past a 5-minute segment on "Celebrity XYZ Died Today."
Shame on ALL of us for fomenting that celebrity culture. I pray each and every day that we as a nation and culture can overcome this.
By: MsUnderestimated
In: Afghanistan, News
Tags: Glenn Beck, Brian Bradshaw, Army, Lieutenant, Afghanistan, Michael Jackson, Priorities, Media, Celebrity, True Hero, Music, Soldier, Freedom, Military, News, Judgment
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One simple answer, it isn't more important. It never will be. We raise celebrities to god-like status because they penetrate most every facet of our lives. What else is as important as Michael Jackson? Coca-Cola and McDonalds. Isn't that pathetic? I'd thank a million soldiers and firefighters rather than listen to why MJ still isn't as as popular around the work as a fu<king can of coke.
Posted Jul-8-2009 ByThe_linguist (130.12) 
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Celebrity death sells. Jackson was a cash cow....a commodity.
Posted Jul-8-2009 ByBIES (331.66) 
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Unfortunate but true. My first initial "answer"/comment was going to be very simple:
supply and demand
Posted Jul-8-2009 Bydaleastor (871.86) daleastor View Channel Send Message
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Well, on that note, why was MJ's death more important than Farrah Fawcett's? or Billy Mays?
It isn't! You're right! Now do a memorial for Lt. Brian Bradshaw and stop talking about Michael Jackson so much.
Simple.
Posted Jul-8-2009 Bydaleastor (871.86) daleastor View Channel Send Message
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not that you would be part of it, nor attend, let alone give a rats ass, so....STFU
Posted Jul-8-2009 Bystar53 (32482.80) 
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I've learned to not tangle with you, so I make it a rule to ignore you. but FYI I just went to my cousin and his best friends memorial last week. They were both killed in action within the same year some years back. And I did help organize the memorial.
Part of the reason I left my comment is that even this upload puts more emphasis on MJ and the apparant inequity between the importance of the two deaths.
In fact! The uploader even cut off the reporters continuing words about the soldier More..
Posted Jul-8-2009 Bydaleastor (871.86) daleastor View Channel Send Message
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One more thing, I was talking about a memorial on LiveLeak! and if by "attending" you mean watch and appreciate the video, I would! and I would vote, and leave a few good words like I have numerous times on other similar videos.
And guess what? I even gave this video a vote! Simply for the "fallen". Did you?
Posted Jul-8-2009 Bydaleastor (871.86) daleastor View Channel Send Message
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M.J's death is a happy time and should be celebrated, one more pedo we dont have to worry about!
But.....
Nothing is more important then a soldier who died for his/her country. No "celebrity" is more important then the men & woman who are fighting to make our world a safier, better place for those who can not fight for themselves.
Posted Jul-8-2009 Byspiderbait2002 (33.46) 
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Brian Bradshaw used a gun to kill innocent people.
Michael Jackson used is voice to make a positive change in this world... in this world.
F*ck soldiers...read a book and go to college or get a job... don't be an a**hole with a gun.
Posted Jul-8-2009 Bydiazmilton (23.98) 
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you know anything you post is wasted
I'm to busy
LOOKING AT YOUR TITS!!!
Posted Jul-8-2009 ByRevo Emag (208.62) 
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Correction, Michael Jackson used his voice, fame and money to lure children into his life! Dont think those kids with his Jesus juice thought that was something positive!
And you say fvck soldiers, the very ones who have been fighting for your freedom and protect you from terrorists. I bet if there was a 747 aimed at your house you would be begging for their help. Dumb ass!
Posted Jul-8-2009 Byspiderbait2002 (33.46) 
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You see, a soldier definitely needs a book and reading what this guy had to say...
Fvck fighting for freedom and terrorist... fight the pople that control your life and can tell you to kill under an order.
Think for yourself and read a book numb-nuts. I say it again Fvck Soldiers.
Posted Jul-8-2009 Bydiazmilton (23.98) 
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It's a valid question.People are shallow.That's the only answer I have.
Posted Jul-8-2009 By25515 (29.66) 25515 View Channel Send Message
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im not gonna anwcer that question coz i would get ban from here forever for sure
RIP Brian you are the true HERO
Posted Jul-8-2009 Bymastodon666 (12.36) mastodon666 View Channel Send Message
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RIP warrior
Posted Jul-8-2009 ByDocwhispr (196.62) Docwhispr View Channel Send Message
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Here is my satirical elegey for Jacko
May your soul rot in hell
While your body is in concrete shell
In your life you molested kids
RIP only a fool bids
Posted Jul-8-2009 Byanurag_kati (489.76) 
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I wish I could give "singlelife" a thousand thumbs up. Anyone who thinks this war is unjust hasn't truly been involved. Hasn't looked a "red" detainee in the eye, felt the shivers in 120 degree heat, knowing that man will gladly cut off your head solely because you believe in a Christian God. Hasn't seen the positive differences we've made in the quality of life of those formerly oppressed. Hasn't seen their best friend come back to base crippled with his legs blown off, More..
Posted Jul-8-2009 Bypink_floyd788 (37.72) 
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You sir, have my respect, admiration and gratitude. Thank you.
Posted Jul-8-2009 ByShady-Cadence (167.82) 
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Well put and valid point.
Posted Jul-8-2009 ByJ Davis (171.54) 
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Damn the sheeple.
Posted Jul-8-2009 ByHuggles (194.10) 
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it is all about money, how much money they can make out of him, even when he is already dead?
Posted Jul-8-2009 Bynaddaf24 (652.20) naddaf24 View Channel Send Message
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Michael Jackson made a deep impression in the world of popular entertainment. Entertainment is our diversion from the real world. Now that this icon of popular music has died; it only stands to reason that he would mourned by so many.
Public service is a thankless job. Everyone knows this. So what's the big deal. I served in the USAF during Desert Shield and Storm. And I served out of a sense of duty and love for my country; so that we would have the freedom to waste our attention on me More..
Posted Jul-8-2009 ByKOSMOPOLITISCH (394.12) 
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Nice
Posted Jul-8-2009 Bydaleastor (871.86) daleastor View Channel Send Message
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Well done
Posted Jul-8-2009 Bysiin (1597.60) 
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Right on!
Posted Jul-8-2009 ByJB309 (15.18) JB309 View Channel Send Message
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RIP brother.
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Even in the UK The news posted these things 4 soldiers have been KIA over the last couple of day these were just mentioned in passing for a couple of seconds. It was the anniversary of the 7/7 bombings in London this got about 3 minutes the rest of the news was mostly taken up with a pop artist memorial I think the news stations need to get their f##king priorities straight and have a balenced approach.
Posted Jul-8-2009 Bychris_k (341.62) 
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