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WE NEED A PETITION STARTED TO HELP GET THIS BILL SIGNED MICHAEL DESERVES THIS HONOR
EVERYONE NEEDS TO WRITE TO THEIR SENATORS CORNGRESSMAN & GOVENOR AND WHOEVER ELSE YOU CAN THINK OFF LETS ALL DO THIS FOR MICHAEL.WE NEED A PETITION STARTED TO HELP GET THIS BILL SIGNED MICHAEL DESERVES THIS HONOR................... GOD BLESS DANI
THIS IS WHY WE NEED TO HELP Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas
Pelosi shuts down resolution on Michael Jackson
Associated Press Writers Thu Jul 9, 3:41 pm ET
WASHINGTON House Speaker Nancy Pelosi shut the door Thursday to a resolution honoring Michael Jackson because debate on the symbolic measure could raise "contrary views" about the pop star's life.
Lawmakers are free to use House speeches "to express their sympathy or their praise any time that they wish," said Pelosi, D-Calif. "I don't think it's necessary for us to have a resolution."
A resolution sponsored by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, cites some of the singer's charitable acts and proclaims him an American legend, musical icon and world humanitarian.
Even before Pelosi's comments, some Democrats said privately they did not support the resolution and a divisive debate would hurt House efforts to muster the votes for priorities such as health care and climate change.
Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., who posted a video on YouTube calling Michael Jackson a "pervert" and a "pedophile," has pledged to do all he could to block the resolution.
Michael Jackson was acquitted in 2005 of charges that he molested a 13-year-old boy. Those allegations, and his admission that children slept in his bed at his home but nothing sexual occurred, have led some members of Congress to put distance between themselves and any formal honor for the entertainer.
"A resolution, I think, would open up to contrary views to that are not necessary at this time to be expressed in association with a resolution whose purpose is quite different," Pelosi said at a Capitol Hill news conference where she discussed various legislative matters.
Unbowed, Jackson Lee said she will seek support from colleagues who thanked her when she introduced the measure June 26, one day after Michael Jackson died. She said honorary resolutions don't often "pass the next day."
"On this floor we elevate people and doing that we have to work to tell your story," she said after a House vote. But she would need support from Democratic leadership for the resolution to advance to the full House from the committee where it is now.
When members of the Congressional Black Caucus held a moment of silence in the House after Jackson died June 25, some lawmakers walked out of the chamber.
Jackson Lee has pledged that the resolution, now before the House Foreign Affairs Committee where she is a member, would come to the full House for debate. Such honorary measures normally move quickly from committee to the full House and pass on a voice vote.
But Jackson Lee's resolution was in trouble early. It drew only one co-sponsor, Rep. Diane Watson, D-Calif., and was not endorsed by other black caucus members.
From the stage at Jackson's memorial Tuesday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Jackson Lee hoisted a framed copy of the resolution.
EVERYONE NEEDS TO WRITE TO THEIR SENATORS CORNGRESSMAN & GOVENOR AND WHOEVER ELSE YOU CAN THINK OFF LETS ALL DO THIS FOR MICHAEL.WE NEED A PETITION STARTED TO HELP GET THIS BILL SIGNED MICHAEL DESERVES THIS HONOR................... GOD BLESS DANI
THIS IS WHY WE NEED TO HELP Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas
Pelosi shuts down resolution on Michael Jackson
Associated Press Writers Thu Jul 9, 3:41 pm ET
WASHINGTON House Speaker Nancy Pelosi shut the door Thursday to a resolution honoring Michael Jackson because debate on the symbolic measure could raise "contrary views" about the pop star's life.
Lawmakers are free to use House speeches "to express their sympathy or their praise any time that they wish," said Pelosi, D-Calif. "I don't think it's necessary for us to have a resolution."
A resolution sponsored by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, cites some of the singer's charitable acts and proclaims him an American legend, musical icon and world humanitarian.
Even before Pelosi's comments, some Democrats said privately they did not support the resolution and a divisive debate would hurt House efforts to muster the votes for priorities such as health care and climate change.
Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., who posted a video on YouTube calling Michael Jackson a "pervert" and a "pedophile," has pledged to do all he could to block the resolution.
Michael Jackson was acquitted in 2005 of charges that he molested a 13-year-old boy. Those allegations, and his admission that children slept in his bed at his home but nothing sexual occurred, have led some members of Congress to put distance between themselves and any formal honor for the entertainer.
"A resolution, I think, would open up to contrary views to that are not necessary at this time to be expressed in association with a resolution whose purpose is quite different," Pelosi said at a Capitol Hill news conference where she discussed various legislative matters.
Unbowed, Jackson Lee said she will seek support from colleagues who thanked her when she introduced the measure June 26, one day after Michael Jackson died. She said honorary resolutions don't often "pass the next day."
"On this floor we elevate people and doing that we have to work to tell your story," she said after a House vote. But she would need support from Democratic leadership for the resolution to advance to the full House from the committee where it is now.
When members of the Congressional Black Caucus held a moment of silence in the House after Jackson died June 25, some lawmakers walked out of the chamber.
Jackson Lee has pledged that the resolution, now before the House Foreign Affairs Committee where she is a member, would come to the full House for debate. Such honorary measures normally move quickly from committee to the full House and pass on a voice vote.
But Jackson Lee's resolution was in trouble early. It drew only one co-sponsor, Rep. Diane Watson, D-Calif., and was not endorsed by other black caucus members.
From the stage at Jackson's memorial Tuesday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Jackson Lee hoisted a framed copy of the resolution.
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De Angelic Altieri
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- Michael was a great man he broke the barriers for a lot of people we should & need to have a day to honor this great great man I LOVE YOU MICHAEL 4 EVER & I WILL NEVER SAY GOODBYE!
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Kara Altieri
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- I TOTALLY AGREE WITH EVERYTHING DE ANGELIC HAS SAID WE NEED TO HONOR THIS VERY GREAT & TALTED MAN FOR EVERYTHING HE HAS DONE TO HELP CHANGE THE WORLD.
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Theresa Legg
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- Honer Michael this day he deserves it we love you michael
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SGT Legg Pete United States ARMY
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- Honer Michael Jackson this day
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Joe
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- Michael was a great & extremely talented man he was absolutely the best to ever grace the stage. he is in the Guinness book of world records as giving to the most charities. he was the first to step up for aids & to tell us about the hunger in Africa Michael dedicated his life to make changes in this world lets face it the world today is in desperate need of help and Michael did all he could do.I could go on forever on the good Michael has done. but I wont but I will say Michael will forever be a legend & an awesome humanitarian he gave so much to the World it's time we gave back to this awesome gentle loving man. R I P MJ
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Connie
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- Michael is truly an international star and really deserves this great honor
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Danielle
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Emily DeLay
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Amanda Ford
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- I Love MJ TO DEATH
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Katie
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Lynne Shah
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- Michael has done alot for mankind, and should get the recognition he deserves. I don't think any of you would or could do the extradinary things that Michael Jackson did.
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Angela Bush
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- Lets do this for Michael Jackson..
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Rebekah
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Ida Givan
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- We need to focus on what he did for so many people and charities throughout the world and NOT on rumors! Michael cared about people regardless of what stories were out there. He kept giving, so we should give him something back in return as a thank you for all his hard work and inspirations he had on so many people.
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Chi DiBona
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- This needs to be put through. Everyone is so worried about what he "supposedly" did and not thinking about how much this beatutiful man has done for so many!
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jessica b
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- the grestest king of pop rip mj luv ya forever and watch over all of us make room for me in heaven
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joanne
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Mrs.Phyllis Jones
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elizabeth93
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- Lets Do it for the King OF POP
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melissa arroyo
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- mjjchanged the world he was about peace he should get this honor
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Joe
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- God bless Michael always
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Lisa Hollands
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- if for no other reason but to honor his children, and all the charities he contributed to!
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Tina Marie Arnold
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- I agree with everything that has been said.
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Rachael Harbon
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- Michael Jackson deserves to be honoured in everyway possible, we need to ignore the prejudice against him and remember all the years he has been a loyal U.S citizen, and the years he has spent giving his love to the world. Michael has not just been an excellent entertainer, but has given his time to numerous charities around the world, showed love and care to the outcast people that no-one else would pay attention to, for this I believe he needs to honoured. Please try and see Michael for the loving, caring, open hearted person that he was and still will be.
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ISYS
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- I LOVE MIKE ANYTHING FOR HIM
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Jessica Rangel
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K Purdy
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- Thank you Sheila Jackson Lee for trying
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Kristina Knabe
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Delfin Paguio Jr
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Amber Lambert
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- Nobody deserves this more than the greatest entertainer in the world
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Tracy Kalavksy
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Kendyl
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- I love you Michael!!!
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Loretta
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Trudy Prescott
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- I support this
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Melba
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arlene davis
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natalie torbey
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- Michael Jackson is a gift to us all
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shaquina charles
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- i just love mj. i will do anything for him
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Diana
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- Michael gave too many charities, as did Princess Diana, Michael adored her for this..He's the most beloved entertainer to enter this world it's time we show what we are made of and it's called compassion and compassion for all
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Nicole Nastwold
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noemi willoughby
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Grace Davis
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kirsten hannan
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- im glad to sign....he deserves this :)
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jeff lykins
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- he was / is an iconic artist of all time.. there is no doubt.. for 45 years he has entertained the world, helped raise money, tried to feed the world.. JUST DO IT.. he deserves it ..no matter what you think of him personally..
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Ana Regalado
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glenda
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margaret Kaseka
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- please show the love and tribute Michael deserves for all the years he put into his music
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Cassie
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- He is one of the greatest artist of our time. He needs to be recognized for what he has done for everyone. I love him and will miss him but he will never be forgotten. RIP Michael...
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