Many fans have known Michael all their lives. Thay were introduced to MJ from birth as both their parents were fans. Many watched him grow some grew up with him. My aunt is now in her 70's and she fights vigorously for him,she says she watched him grow as a child. The Jackson family, like the Kenedy family, have been more than just famous people. They are woven into our psychy. They are part of our culture. They are like our family. When someone attack your family, you defend, sometimes aggressively too. The fans defend MJ because they feel like he is family.
Yes, I do lose some respect for them when they attack MJ. I had some visitors come over from America to visit. When I told one of them that MJ was staying near them, her response was,'That Monster?' I was alarmed at her response. I always had a very high opinion of her and I felt that she was less interesting than I thought. Of course she apogised when she say that I was not amused. Days later I started a discussion about MJ, just to let people know how I feel about him. Surprise, surprise, she also was in agreement with me. I don't like shallow people for friends.
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