Media focusing on cost of Michael Jackson’s Funeral is a problem
This new media story about the cost of Michael Jackson’s funeral sounds so ridiculous to me. The city has estimated the cost of police presence, etc. to be about $4 million. Question, how much money has Michael Jackson paid to the state of California over his entire residency, tax dollars on Neverland, income taxes on his earnings and businesses, shopping, etc? How many people created businesses and earn revenue from imitating Mike, doing tour routes to his home, selling memorabilia in California etc? What was Mike’s tax bill to the state every single year? When conventions make choices about the city that will host their events, cities must compete. California didn’t have to compete because it was Michael Jackson’s home. The state owes Michael Jackson some respect, his fans some respect and safety as they say their final goodbyes. California just received a big boost in their economy, yes their in the whole already but nobodies reporting on how many people traveled into LA thereby boosting revenues. How many extra hotel rooms are sold out, how many restaurants are having a boost, how clothing stores, gas stations, street vendors etc. have picked up in sales. This is why cities court conventions to be hosted in their towns, for the revenue alone. This is a sad event but it’s no different. It is the police departments job to protect residents and visitors. The funeral of Michael Jackson is big and unexpected but that doesn’t change the police departments job description or the cost of handling it.
What if the Jackson’s didn’t have a public funeral? The family would be raked over the coals, degraded, called selfish….etc. Just imagine.
NOW THE CITY HAS SET UP A PAYPAL TO MAKE MONEY FROM HIS FANS???? HAVE THEY NO SHAME? NAME ONE TIME IN HISTORY WHERE A CITY HAS ASKED FOR THE PEOPLE FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO PAY EXPENSES FOR SOMETHING LIKE THIS? THEIR TAKING ADVANTAGE. THE MAN HAS CHILDREN AND A FAMILY WHO HAS TO PAY FOR THESE ARRANGEMENTS AND THE CITY IS RAISING MONEY? Everybody still has their hand out, including California.
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Posted by Mocha @ 8:28 am
Comments 8Tags: California asking Michael Jackson fans for money, California begging fans for money, California sets up a paypal for Jackson fans, city pay 4 million Michael Jackson funeral, cost Michael Jackson funeral, Michael Jackson funeral —
TiaBaby
On July 7, 2009 at 9:06 amNo they not asking fans for money, wth?
The Deuce
On July 7, 2009 at 12:37 pmSo I suppose when I die the city will pay — in a recession — over $4m to pay for my funeral costs? Michael Jackson isn’t the only one being buried.
Mocha
On July 7, 2009 at 12:44 pmNo, I’m sure the state won’t? But then again who knows you, and can you do for California what Michael Jackson can in life and or death can do? Me thinks not! Recession or not. Look at the tv stations, all talked shit but they are all covering the ceremony.
John
On July 7, 2009 at 7:45 pmOk let’s blame the police. This wasnt the police making the request for money, but the City of Los Angeles.
Joseph
On July 7, 2009 at 10:58 pmSomebody should charge the state officials of California coming up with a tab for Michael Jacksons funeral, those cheap SO & SO,s MIchael was an absolutely wonderful performer and I state official who came up this ridiculous tab of $4 million dollars is great disrespect I,m a true fan of Michael as well as others and it hits harder than you can ever imagine.
Sick Bob
On July 8, 2009 at 5:38 amCalifornia is broke. A $4 million funeral for a Michael Jackson? I’m sure the state paid for the lavish buffet dinner hat followed. I like the way Mariah’s boobs jiggled when she sang. And the boys chewing bubble gum like they were watching a video game – really classy. And how white does that daughter Paris look? She looks a lot like Madonaa’s daughter, lourds. Hmmmm….
Anthony
On July 8, 2009 at 11:57 amWhen the Lakers won the NBA championship the city couldn’t afford to pay the tab, why should we all pay for Michaels funeral? I am a fan & loved his music. Right now the state is laying off teachers, closing post-offices, laying off gov’t workers so paying $4M for the funeral is NOT OK. That figure comes from: overtime that police are paid while working the funeral, rental fees for Staples center both of which are actual numbers not someone making up a number. So, that number should be accurate. Michael’s estate should pay the bill just as if anyone one of us had a family member that died, we would have to pay the bill.
John
On July 21, 2009 at 8:30 pmWith all the entertainers who claim to be his friend and not to mention his wealthy family members (Janet), why wouldn’t some of them donate the funds to pay for it? It’s amazing how they all claim that Michael was such an inspiration, but yet no one wants to help out with the service.