Its a shame that Michael Jackson couldn't take the time to appear with his family at this ceremony. More attention would have been brought on the honor if MJ was there. As it stands, even with Janet there, most people don't even know the Jacksons received this honor. I say it's a shame because they took the time to support him in his darkest hour as a family and he, AS LEAD SINGER alone, should have returned the favor and participated. There is no excuse. This wasn't something planned 5 minutes ago. He had ample time to rearrange his schedule. I'm starting to believe that Michael Jackson wants nothing to do with his family.
There was no television coverage of this event, so he wouldn't have to be concerned.
There was no expectation of him to perform.
And it would have been the chance for him to publicly show his support to his family.
Maybe I'm the only one that feels that way. There won't be many more opportunities for all the family to be all together like this. Even Chris Tucker was there.
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