Watching this entire event unfold in the media was interesting, to say the least. My take on it…
We live in a judgemental society. Combine that with celebrity worship, and one can see how famous persons on trial has such a huge following. It is, ultimately, fed by the media. Specifically, those in the media who function within that area of judging others. It’s part of the gossip trade.
On MSNBC for example, Dan Abrams was absolutely incredulous at one point, unable to understand how such a strange person such as Jackson, a man who has disfigured himself and who has admitted to sleeping in the same bed with boys, could not have been found guilty.
Fortunately, the jury was smart enough to weigh the evidence. Being a freak and sleeping in the same bed with boys, although odd and not advisable, is not a crime.
The legal system is set up, at its best, to wade through the judgementalism and find the truth, as presented in the case.
One can say that the prosecution didn’t do their job. But, really, if they didn’t have more than they presented, why did this case even go to trial?
Because, it means publicity and fame for those involved. And, because there is always the chance that a judgemental jury will find someone like Jackson guilty by association.
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