# The public's reactions to accusations against Michael Jackson

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-publics-reactions-to-accusations-against-michael-jackson/153444>\
**Category:** Great Debates\
**Created:** [February 7, 2003, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-publics-reactions-to-accusations-against-michael-jackson/153444 "2003-02-07T12:36:44Z")\
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**Author:** ![Meatros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Meatros](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meatros)\
**Post date:** [February 10, 2003, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-publics-reactions-to-accusations-against-michael-jackson/153444/41 "2003-02-10T01:34:59Z")

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> \*Originally posted by Guinastasia \*  
> \*\*So WHAT? He had a shitty childhood, no one is denying that.
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> What we ARE saying is that a shitty childhood is not a license to do whatever he wants without having to suffer the consequences!
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> As far as judging, I do believe in judge not, lest you be judged. HOWEVER, if someone is doing something that is potentially damaging, and they are doing so in public, and stating so in public, then they sure as hell better not complain when people comment on it! \*\*

I agree, and I wanted to add, that **even** if absolutely nothing happened (anything bad), I still have to question Michael Jackson intelligence. I mean, let’s assume the first child totally made up the molestation charge-_isn’t he inviting a similar lawsuit again, by engaging in the same behavior???_

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**Author:** ![Liakela](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/58f4c7/32.png) [@Liakela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Liakela)\
**Post date:** [February 10, 2003, 4:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-publics-reactions-to-accusations-against-michael-jackson/153444/42 "2003-02-10T04:08:06Z")

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> _isn’t he inviting a similar lawsuit again, by engaging in the same behavior???_

I agree, yes. He is. And that’s likely to be his further downfall.

Which is why I hope the man is able to find someone in his life who wants the best for him, instead of wanting the best from him (ie: feeding off of his fame and fortune) and helps him to get some therapy.

Lots of it.

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