No offense, but in my opinion, Michael would be TOO CONCERNED about his 3-children being signed to an "illegal" lifetime contract with a porn producer and also being a part of the Tribute's "Terms and Conditions" to be worried about anything any of us had to say. LOL!
We all know how much Michael cared for his fans, but those 3-children were his life!
If Michael were sitting beside me, he would most likely be saying: "I DON'T LIKE WHATS GOING ON WITH MY 3-CHILDREN."
Totally AGREE. I think saying "
fans are hating on Katherine" is far too simple, and without all the context. I don't know of ANYONE who started out, right after Michael's death, with
anything but the utmost respect, support, and even LOVE, for Katherine. The thing is, I think
MOST fans love Michael's children even MORE. They were his LIFE, and we all know that! We also know, very well, how he was trying to raise them -- OUT of the public eye. That was incredibly important to him, as a father, that they have normal lives, as possible, being the children of the world's most famous person!
Personally, I don't hate Katherine, and I call her no names. I do GREATLY dislike the things she has done, to-date, though. I dislike those things because I'm a parent myself, and because
it was no secret how Michael wanted to have his children raised! This isn't just a "difference in parenting," but it's USING them, to gain money for others. IMHO.
There was no particular criticism from fans when Katherine sent the kids to public school. That was her choice, and was not unreasonable. But then, and increasingly, there has been cause for alarm. One thing Michael would NEVER have done, would be to use his own children to promote his projects and products! That would have been unthinkable! And for many of us, it's also unthinkable that the family is actually doing that! My heart was broken when I saw Paris holding up a bottle of Joe's "perfume." Horrible.
I have NO doubt what Michael would say about that.
I've read the Howard Mann contract. That ripped it, in my book. Have you all READ that? The contract actually uses the word "
EXPLOIT!" Katherine would be paid for trotting out the children, for public appearances, interviews, etc. (no mention of the children being paid anything, though). Those kids were required to go on Oprah! One of the major Michael haters during the trial, and after.
If Michael were sitting right beside me, I wouldn't have to GUESS what his reaction would be! And I would say exactly the same things I'm saying here!
I do think it's NEVER good to call names, and
I never do. But, it's
entirely appropriate to love those children, and to be concerned for their well-being, and critical of those who would treat them badly. And now? I see a tabloid report that they may be on a reality show!??? I hope to God it's not true, and if it IS true, I hope that Michael summons the
power to create a "demonstration
" bolt-of-lightning, just in case anyone is confused about what HE would have wanted for his children!
