Michael Jackson's death may be tragic, but it is not the end of the world. Even the Rev. Jesse Jackson thinks so.
Amid reports that distraught M.J. zealots have become suicidal in the aftermath of his sudden demise, the clergyman and friend of the entertainer is urging fans to "keep hope alive."
"This is a time when hearts are heavy. There is great pain but great cause to celebrate Michael's life," he says. "It made Michael happy saying 'We Are the World.' Don't self destruct. We fall down sometimes, we get back up. That's the right thing to do. In Michael's name let's live together as brothers and sisters and not die apart as fools."
According to the U.K.'s Sky News and Gary Taylor, president and owner of the fansite MJJCommunity, at least 12 ardent fans have committed or attempted suicide in the wake of the King of Pop's passing.
Pavel Talalayev, a Russian Jackson impersonator who spent years and thousands of dollars on cosmetic surgery to look like his idol, was among the first to attempt to take his own life.
"I started receiving calls from other fans, I tried to calm them down…And then I let myself go," he told Russian news site Life.ru, as translated by MosNews, after his rescue by doctors. "I don't know why the doctors saved me. I want to be with Michael."
The Barcelona Reporter is reporting an additional fan death in Tunisia.
Not to sound like an afterschool special or anything, but if you or someone you know is contemplating suicide for whatever reason—Michael Jackson mourning or otherwise—please consult a professional or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
R!CH
or at least film it and have someone upload the vid to youtube
Kismet7
Hmmm, why kill yourself over someone else...why kill yourself period? I don't get it, you have to be really ignorant to kill yourself.
R!CH
the better question is: why is suicide illegal? because there's not enough people on this planet? because darwinism should be eradicated? because only the government can determine under what terms people's lives can end? or because the criminal justice system in america doesn't have enough work to do?
bscarbro
Thanks Patel!! I had the gun to my head till I saw this video. RIP MJ :(
Electrophile
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Originally posted by R!CH
the better question is: why is suicide illegal? because there's not enough people on this planet? because darwinism should be eradicated? because only the government can determine under what terms people's lives can end? or because the criminal justice system in america doesn't have enough work to do?
Because god created us in his own image and only he can give or take life. :haha:
