^^I'm not afraid to say I read this thread, a hoax forum, and a few hoax blogs in my quest to find out what really happened, as part of my comprehensive research. I've kept an open mind and am more confused than ever. I feel like there are way more inconsistencies than even the murkiest of murder conspiracies, and the hoax community has often been the first to uncover them.
If Michael is gone, I don't think he would mind that the fans are investigating closely -- I think he would want us to not take the media at face value, to explore with an open mind, and to accept the beliefs of the others in the fan community; when we simply don't know the truth I don't think we should fight each other (this isn't like the 2005 trial when we KNEW Michael was innocent).
[size=+2]I'm sure that the Jackson family knows about the large faction of hoax believers, and I wish they would address the topic directly. If they said "we are so sorry, but we can assure you he is gone" I would feel a certain peace... however, they continue to make confusing and vague statements.[/size]
Sometimes I do worry that someone is trying to manufacture the idea of the hoax. To increase his mystique perhaps, to increase interest in him and sales a la Elvis perhaps? Or to distract fans from a murder conspiracy investigation? My husband for instance always says "they're saying that stuff to play into the hoax idea" every time I point out something weird, and considering other people and entities have control over the content and editing of things such as the memorial, TII movie, etc I think it is possible others are trying to spin his story a certain way.
I have become a more spiritual person since June 25, and every night I pray for peace and happiness for Michael, wherever he is, and for everyone who misses him.
LOVE to you all, and thank you for the opportunity to share with you. I hope we know the real truth someday.
PS - Addition - Although in the first sentence of my post I said I was not afraid, I guess I am feeling a little anxious even admitting that I do read those forums. In a way I do fear being judged for that curiosity. I really don't fit into any one belief; I just know my heart aches for Michael and I miss him terribly.