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November 10th, 2010, 15:02 GMT · By Elena Gorgan
Michael Jackson’s Children Are Better Off Now that He’s Dead, Says Kelvin MacKenzie |
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Michael Jackson fans and representatives of the media are up in arms over a series of comments made by British journalist Kelvin MacKenzie on the television show This Morning, where he said the singer’s children were better off with him dead.
The interview took place on the eve of Oprah airing the Michael Jackson exclusive in which she talks to the King of Pop’s mother, father and children – in what is a first since his death in the summer of 2009.
In it, MacKenzie, a former contributor to The Sun and an avid Michael “hater” (he was the one to coin the term “Wacko Jacko”), launches bitter accusations against the singer, calling him an abuser and a monster, journalist Charles Thomson writes on his blog. Though the topic of the show was how the Jackson children managed to reveal in just a few words a side of Michael that few knew existed (he made “the best toast,” was a “great cook” and “ the best dad ever”), MacKenzie managed to change it. As fans know, Michael was cleared by all molestation charges, which means he’s innocent. MacKenzie, it would seem, does not agree: moreover, he believed his own children have better chances at a proper life with him gone. Clearly, the implications of his words are terrible, since he seems to be saying that the star would have been capable of traumatizing his own children, Thomson states. Because of this, and because MacKenzie deliberately set out to tarnish the reputation of a man who is no longer here to defend himself, he’s calling for all fans to boycott MacKenzie and pressure him into offering an apology. “OK, well a rather different view to that is that the death of Michael Jackson may well have saved some children, possibly, who knows… from a lifetime of being mentally corrupted, shall we say,” MacKenzie said in the aforementioned interview. “He’s faced a number of charges, a number of allegations, and I in some ways feels that the children will have a better life for their father not being around, which is pretty unusual,” he went on to say. “MacKenzie’s comments were morally and ethically reprehensible. He demonstrated a complete lack of respect for the justice system and also for the ethics of his profession. Jackson was acquitted of any wrongdoing and nobody has any right to insinuate that he was anything other than innocent,” Thompson writes. He’s also asking for all fans to come together and make their voice heard by contacting ITV and even Ofcom to force MacKenzie to issue a formal apology. “MacKenzie’s outburst was unacceptable. [T]o announce on television that three orphaned children are better off now their father is dead and proclaim that they should never have been born in the first place – that is beyond vile,” Thompson says.
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| Comment #1 by: saddened on 10 Nov 2010, 15:46 UTC | reply to this comment | macKenzie is probably the paedophile. How can he explain harbouring so much vile on a person who was acquited on ALL charges.Its time MacKenzie is investigated he has something to hide |
| Comment #2 by: proud MJ fan on 10 Nov 2010, 16:11 UTC | reply to this comment | And the world will be a lot better without you in it. People like you don't deserve any respect at all. With your corrupted mind, you clearly were not brought up well. Pity that you only have hate in you, will pray for you to be enlightened. Better take a look at the mirror and you might be able to realize what kind of monster you have become because of your obsession to bring down a wonderful man. What a sad life you have. Pretty, pretty sad and pathetic one. |
| Comment #3 by: proud MJ fan on 10 Nov 2010, 16:12 UTC | reply to this comment | My message was intended for MacKenzie :) |
| Comment #4 by: Alex on 10 Nov 2010, 18:05 UTC | reply to this comment | Kelvin McKenzie is absolutely one that hides skeletons in his closet---Im sure the authorities will find a LOT of "troubling" and indecent stuff on his PC and Laptop, as well as his secret stashes. People like him hides the most garbage in their lives. |
| Comment #5 by: Vana on 10 Nov 2010, 19:19 UTC | reply to this comment | Well, the idiot who stared calling Michael Jackson "Wacko Jacko" actually has a name, has he?. SHAME ON YOU! NO one is better off because MJ is dead, especially his own children,, Kelvin, you don't deserve this platform. You are all about hate while MJ was all about love. I'll stick with love if you don't mind. PEACE! |
| Comment #6 by: eyesonlegs on 10 Nov 2010, 19:32 UTC | reply to this comment | The world would be better off without MacKenzie! |
| Comment #7 by: Lisa on 10 Nov 2010, 19:35 UTC | reply to this comment | Disgusting excuse for a human being. Clearly he's the one that needs help. The Sun have always had a vendetta against Michael and hurting his children by saying this is just disgraceful. Does he this HE's not traumatising them by saying that? He should not only make a public appology, but an appology tot he Jackson family who are mourning the loss of a loved one. Shame on you and shame on the Sun for hiring such a hateful piece of scum in the first place. F*CK THE TABLOIDS. |
| Comment #8 by: SmoothCriminal on 10 Nov 2010, 20:20 UTC | reply to this comment | Kelvin MacKenzie is a vile human being with a foul mouth and an evil mind to go with it. Michael was/is an innocent man, completely aquitted on all charges as there was not one scrap of evidence. FBI files are available to see this for yourself. He said children were at risk with Michael around and his children would be better off now he had died? What is wrong with this man? He is a very nasty and dangerous piece of work and should be stopped! This isn't just having an opinion, this is hate speech and this man is an absolute embarrassment to his 'profession' - he is lower than scum. Even though Michael is no longer here, this wont stop his fans from standing up for what is right. Mess with MJ..You mess with us! Kelvin MacKenzie you are a complete disgrace. A waste of skin. I bet your mother is proud of you eh. Pfft.. |
| Comment #9 by: Billy on 10 Nov 2010, 23:14 UTC | reply to this comment | Another washed out wannabe reporter trying to make a name for themselves using Michael Jackson's name. It's getting old now. |
| Comment #10 by: sherryrose on 10 Nov 2010, 23:16 UTC | reply to this comment | Mackenzie seems strange freak! saying these horrible words about michael and michael's children..,he's the true monster and abuser and not michael jackson,i think he can capable to kill!
mackenzie's obssession with michael jackson went too far,and extending it to michael's children! Mckenzies' parents are failures,he's the result of that,rude,arrogant,evil behavior!F*** stop using MJ's name! and leave MJ's children alone! MF!!! |
| Comment #11 by: missing mjj on 10 Nov 2010, 23:35 UTC | reply to this comment | How would he feel if Michael had said his children should not of been born. Michael would NEVER say such vile remarks about a child or any human.It was a very hurtful remark for these children to hear, their father loved his children and they loved him. Michael was a kind gentle sole let him be remembered for his beautiful kindness to man kind. |
| Comment #12 by: We Want An On-Air Apology on 10 Nov 2010, 23:42 UTC | reply to this comment | O.K Everybody, we want the media all over this story.
Send this story to TMZ and Roger Friedman. Tip details are on their site and easy to see.
We want the executives at ITV This Morning in the UK to apologise for this disgusting outrage.
So we need this story to be circulated! |
| Comment #13 by: Kim on 10 Nov 2010, 23:57 UTC | reply to this comment | I think that Kelvin MacKenzie has some serious soul-searching that he needs to do. I feel very sorry for him in that he feels the need to attack Michael Jackson and his children. Knowing that the children may read this, but yet he still chooses to make these statements, just astounds me. I really try to understand that people's opinions might differ, but for someone to have such a lack of compassion, empathy and respect for another human being makes me wonder what experiences this individual has faced during his lifetime to make him so venomous. Michael was found not guilty on all charges. If this person would just take the time to do a little research on the cases and everything else, he would realize that Michael Jackson contributed not only artistically, but he was a consummate humanitarian and philanthropist. He gave his time, his money and his love to children, the planet and humanity. That is what should be discussed by all of these people who think they know what they are talking about. From what I can see, they do not. I respectfully ask anyone before they publish anything about Michael Jackson in the future, please do your research. Air on the side of responsible journalism and get your facts straight. I will keep Mr. MacKenzie in my prayers. |
| Comment #14 by: XxThisisitxX on 11 Nov 2010, 12:13 UTC | reply to this comment | this guy makes me sick. no one wants to hear his * * up opinion. he is the pedofile. MJ is innocent always will be.. this guy should be sued for every penny he has. grrrrr |
| Comment #15 by: speechless on 11 Nov 2010, 13:35 UTC | reply to this comment | ITV must have known that MacKenzie would say this, the interview would have been prepped beforehand!! I appeal to everyone to report this to Ofcom and also email or write to ITV This morning. I am utterly Speechless! |
| Comment #16 by: genesis on 11 Nov 2010, 15:32 UTC | reply to this comment | awww the old ignorant bastard wants attention |
| Comment #17 by: Kelvin MacKenzie disgusing human being on 11 Nov 2010, 22:55 UTC | reply to this comment | ur a vile human Kelvin MacKenzie. VILE |
| Comment #18 by: momo on 12 Nov 2010, 02:11 UTC | reply to this comment | No Child is better off without their father..especially a father who was loving..protective..and close to his children...this world needs MORE Michael Jackson type fathers..not less..that's one reason the world is in the pitiful shape it's in now. |
| Comment #19 by: Bella on 12 Nov 2010, 21:15 UTC | reply to this comment | MacKenzie’s comments about Michael Jackson and his children were worse than tasteless. And he only revealed his less-than-human Neanderthal mentality and status by parroting prattle about Jackson that he well knows has long since been disproven. Jackson was exonerated long ago. Re: the tasteless comment about the paternity or conception of Jackson’s children—that was beyond Neanderthal. Since Mr. MacKenzie’s divorce was filed because of his own conduct of adultery, I hardly think he should set himself up as anyone’s moral compass. Nor should be commenting on anyone else's relationships or how their children are conceived. Some children brought into this world are adopted or are born through surrogates. So Michael Jackson's children are fodder for public commentary? Mr. MacKenzie: we hereby request for a DNA paternity test to prove the biological parenthood of your two sons and daughter. We will await the results of the tests and expect them to be made public on the same morning show. How does it feel MacKenzie? Maybe your children might be better served by your own disappearance. My guess is you are quite the embarassment to them. Perhaps we should ask them how proud they are of you? Your sudden disappearance also would certainly serve British “journalism” that you personally sullied beyond redemption with your tabloid mind and spittle that downgraded journalism in print and television. During your tenure as tabloid editor we saw examples of the worst of the depraved; your brand of "journalism" is dangerous and reckless. We know from whose mind it originated. MacKenzie and those like him learned nothing from destroying Britain's greatest treasure- Lady Diana Spencer. Or did you forget the admission by the SUN "newspaper" that it created the climate that led to her death being chased by paparazzi for the latest "exclusive" drivel. And shame on ITV for giving this Neanderthal a forum to foment. |
| Comment #20 by: jessmadam on 12 Nov 2010, 22:08 UTC | reply to this comment | This type of gutter journalism has to stop, shows the stupidity of McKenzie |
| Comment #21 by: DarkChild on 13 Nov 2010, 03:24 UTC | reply to this comment | What kind of human makes vile statements like that. You don't wish death on your worst enemy. How do you think the Jackson family and these children feel? They are not babies anymore. They surf the internet and are at the age of curiosity. They want to find out things about their father. Why so much hate Mr. MacKenzie? I'm glad we, at least, know how you feel. No surprises. I pray that you live a long time. Your words will always be a reminder to you. Be careful what you wish for and taking happiness as a pleasure at the grief of some other person(s). |
| Comment #22 by: Nessielittle on 13 Nov 2010, 03:45 UTC | reply to this comment | When he made his first statement about Michael, his mike should have went dead. Or the screen should have went black. Then the TV peoples should have talk to him then. But that would not get them views, we all know what this is about. $$$$$ That's all anyone see now when it comes to talking about Mr. Michael J. Jackson |
| Comment #23 by: Ryan on 14 Nov 2010, 06:26 UTC | reply to this comment | This is the worst story i have ever seen i will never respect Kelvin MacKenzie again and think he deserves the death penalty! |
| Comment #24 by: We Want An On-Air Apology on 16 Nov 2010, 15:29 UTC | reply to this comment | MacKenzie
take off his job
ITV
apologize a.s.a.p!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| Comment #25 by: Lilly Marx on 17 Nov 2010, 21:01 UTC | reply to this comment | We, fans, admirers and followers of Michael, we continue fighting tirelessly and peacefully by MORAL JUSTICE about Michael and by legal justice to those who still throw on Michael, lies, slander, injustice, false statements and false accusations.
We, fans, admirers and followers of Michael, we are united to TOM MESEREAU, APHRODITE JONES AND CHARLES THOMPSON and our voices will never, never shall be silent for justice for Michael.
I have already sent an email to ITV with my expressions on the insanities uttered by this former tabloid editor.
We love Michael and his children |
| Comment #26 by: Lilly Marx on 18 Nov 2010, 15:00 UTC | reply to this comment | We will always be ready to defend, protect and honor Michael.
We love Michael and his children. |
| Comment #27 by: FirstBeKind on 22 Nov 2010, 19:57 UTC | reply to this comment | Oh, Mr. McKenzie....what happened to you to make you become such a hate-filled, unkind human being? To say what you said about Michael Jackson, and his children, on a TV program speaks volumes about your lack of respect for yourself, the network and humanity in general.
Long after you are gone, Michael Jackson's legacy will live on, brilliantly. Not only was he one of most creative and talented entertainers to ever grace the planet, but his heart was loving and kind. His philanathropy is legendary. Perhaps it will be his children that will exceed even his own brilliance.
Please! Do the right thing and issue a heartfelt apology. You will feel better and you will find that all who love this man will be willing to forgive you! |
| Comment #28 by: kat on 10 Dec 2010, 10:11 UTC | reply to this comment | How dare you say such awful things, you are a disgusting and vile human being. The world would be a better place without people like you in it. You evil creature. |
| Comment #29 by: russ on 06 Oct 2011, 09:56 UTC | reply to this comment | Im no expert on parenting but id say having a father who used to have sleepovers with little kids cant do you any good. Plus I dont understand everyones childish response to Mackenzie - "Michael wasnt a paedophile, your a paedophile!" Grow up. | |
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