Jackson was adored as a “normal” boy with extraordinary talent, savaged as an abnormal adult, demonized as a pedaphile, & allowed to hide from consequences as a celebrity.

But the fear that thinking of one’s own death causes and love of the (many of them baser) emotions his music engendered in us ultimately brought him sympathy & even idolatry above those of nobler causes.

Iranians were hated & vilified while different, but once they seemed to be more “like us” (though their interpretation of Democracy is very different than our own) we embrace them…Until reminded of the passing of Jackson, one more familiar & comfortable to our lifestyle of lust.