NEW YORK -- A New York congressman says in a YouTube video that Michael Jackson was a "pervert."
Rep. Peter King said society is "glorifying" a "low-life" while ignoring the efforts of teachers, police officers, firefighters, veterans and volunteers.
Jackson was acquitted of molesting a boy.
In the video, the congressman says the "day in and day out" coverage of Jackson's death is "too politically correct."
He conceded that Jackson "may have been a good singer" and "did some dancing."
King is among the possible Republican contenders for the seat held by Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand.
Jackson was acquitted of molesting a boy.
In the video, the congressman says the "day in and day out" coverage of Jackson's death is "too politically correct."
He conceded that Jackson "may have been a good singer" and "did some dancing."
King is among the possible Republican contenders for the seat held by Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand.
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tome8689 wrote on Jul 6, 2009 7:04 PM:
Mr. Cynical wrote on Jul 6, 2009 4:05 PM:
But in this case, I think that he is correct. Michael Jackson was a pedophile, pervert and altogether mentally ill individual who should have been in prison for his actions instead of living at his Neverland estate.
And as far as his "music" was concerned, forget it.
Modern pop music and culture glorifies the worst of society and is without redeeming value.
See Taki's take on Michael Jackson:
http://www.takimag.com/index.php/blogs/article/german_charm
Lastly, The Citizen as a CONSERVATIVE newspaper??? What a joke! "
cm wrote on Jul 6, 2009 2:17 PM:
in his group of teachers, police officers, firefighters, veterans and volunteers there has been one or more that WERE CONVICTED for being "low-life"
so who is he glorifying? "
cheeko wrote on Jul 6, 2009 12:54 PM:
chris van note wrote on Jul 6, 2009 11:14 AM:
Farmer's Gal wrote on Jul 6, 2009 10:56 AM:
james_13021 wrote on Jul 6, 2009 9:19 AM:
Go Post-Standard!!! "
hoopes_dt wrote on Jul 6, 2009 9:14 AM:
MJ has done more to build international adoration for American culture than any recent Republican politician.
One person worthy of the name 'King' is MJ, 'the eternal King of Pop.' "
childofthekorn1318 wrote on Jul 6, 2009 8:59 AM: