I really wanted to stay far away from writing any articles on the passing of Michael Jackson, but when I saw this, I couldn't help but be riled up. TMZ has obtained the 911 call that was placed from Michael Jackson's home, and has placed it on the web, and I'm presuming they will be showing it on their television show.
At what point should privacy be respected? I understand that he is a celebrity and because of that a lot more people are interested in knowing exactly what happened, but on the other hand, I believe that we all deserve some piece of dignity at the moment of our death.
What are your thoughts?
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Oh brother... that is sick
I think that especially since Michael Jackson had children that they should be shielded from some of these aspects of his death. I think such broadcasts are incredibly crass.
I agree, Kim, but I wonder if that's possible. Even non-celebrities lose privacy in news events. I think his kids already suffered through the accusations of his trial, and I've read right here on Gather how some people think his death is irrelevant because they believe he was a pervert. If it were me, I'd be more traumatized by those kind of comments than by the 911 call, which was short and undramatic.
We have to remember than ANY time a celebrity dies, the 911 call is released... it's sick & wrong but then again, that's how people are.
What I am amazed about is that the guy who made the call didn't say 'OMG it's Michael Jackson I'm calling about! Michael Jackson is having a heart attack!!!'
I think the paramedic showed professionalism by focusing on the patient's health instead of his name. Medical personnel have to remain as emotionless as possible to give the best care to their patients.
Oh yeah and it also bugs me that ANY time I want to make a comment on a post all I see is a darn orange circle going around and around and then I have to wait and wait and wait until the comment box FINALLY pops up so I can type something in it.
It's SOOOOO annoying.
All 911 calls are considered public information under the Freedom of Information Act. The call has already been played on CNN, and I'm guessing other networks as well.
Since there now appears to be a cloud of suspicion regarding the doctor who was at the scene (apparently he has disappeared after he abandoned his car at Michael Jackson's home), the call seems more relative to the investigation and public interest.
Whether it is an invasion of privacy is always open to debate. I think it's an invasion of privacy to have your home's purchase price be available to the public, and for telephone numbers to be sold to telemarketers, but they are both legal as well. I am more concerned that they find out the truth about his death, and if there was any wrongdoing, for the responsible person(s) to be held accountable.
I agree they need to leave the family and his personal life alone. For heavens sake let the family grieve. Stop making a circus of it all
I don't want to talk about it. I'm still too depressed.