MJAN Calls for an End to Diversion Tactics

MJAN Calls for an End to Diversion Tactics

We at MJAN call for an end to diversions, and for a return of attention by media, fans, and Michael Jackson’s family, to what is really important – a focus on Michael’s unsolved homicide. According to the charges brought against Michael Jackson’s doctor, Conrad Murray, Michael lost his life at the hands of another. No one has yet been brought to justice for Michael’s death. In many ways the plot seems to have been lost amidst confusion about the authenticity of some songs on the upcoming album, Michael, and in the apparent chaos of his mother’s income-generating schemes, in-fighting among family members, interviews, and combative blurbs on social networking sites. What has been lost in all the digressive chatter, is the fact that justice for Michael remains to be served.

Randy Jackson, Michael’s brother, conducted a Twitter interview with Michael’s fans On Nov. 17. It is not clear why he would turn to social media and conversations with strangers, to voice his concerns? (Those are not his fans anyway, but those of his deceased brother.} Regardless, he spoke about a rift between the Jackson family and the estate executors, John Branca and John McClain. If there are issues with the executors of the estate, should that not be a matter for the courts? in response to a question about a possible conspiracy in his brother’s death, Randy simply tweeted, “This story has not ended, things are still unfolding.” If the family members have concerns about the way in which Michael died, why are they not outraged and calling for justice, instead of chatting online with fans about a variety of topics?

That Michael Jackson’s mother and children were interviewed by Oprah Winfrey displays questionable judgment and raises concerns about the emotional safety of Michael’s children. Leaked music has generated controversy about the authenticity of at least some of the songs on Michael’s upcoming album. Is this Michael we are hearing, or an imposter? The controversy has been so intense, that one may wonder if this could be an attempt to sabotage the album? Michael’s mother, Katherine Jackson, has entered into a dubious contractual agreement with Howard Mann, about the marketing of her son’s products and the possible exploitation of his children for her own financial gain. Michael’s siblings and extended family are engaging in tweet-wars as they complain publicly about one-another and about songs on the album, instead of using the court-system to file complaints. All of this chaotic chatter is digressive of what should be the most important issue at hand – justice for Michael.

One would expect that the family would be vocal for justice, instead of quarreling with one-another, tweeting to Michael’s fans, and conducting interviews for pay. One also would expect that the fans would be in support of justice for Michael, as a primary focus. We at MJAN are calling for a return to rationality, and even passion, as we ask all who care about Michael Jackson to rededicate themselves to seeking justice for a man who gave the world so much, in his artistry, courage, and character. Enough is enough, of quarreling and diversions, when there is a larger issue at stake.