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For his music. For his antics.
Debate Score:60
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 For his music. (40)
 
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How will Michael Jackson be remembered?

Michael Jackson died today aged 50 from a suspected cardiac arrest.

The singer has been surrounded by controversy for claims of indecent behaviour around children. Will he ultimately be remembered for his huge musical talent, or for the aforementioned controversies?


For his music.

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For his antics.

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His music. Sure he was a little strange..looking... but I never gave a crap what he looked like. His music was awesome and it never got boring.

148 days ago | Tagged As: For his music.
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For his music eventually. The guy could sing. I liked the Jackson 5 stuff much better than the pop stuff though. Pop rarely survives, but I think a lot of the music from his younger days are pretty classical and can bridge the time gap.

148 days ago | Tagged As: For his music.
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i loved his music and his way of life he was a good man and i loved his trademark move the moon walk i loved thriller.

148 days ago | Tagged As: For his music.
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Look at the famous composers of the past or any other musician who has ever had a strange life but amazing music. The first thing that comes to mind about these people is their music. After this, we think about their lives.

148 days ago | Tagged As: For his music.
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He will be remembered by the moon walk, the sparkle glove/socks and his high water pants.

148 days ago | Tagged As: For his music.
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I think he will be remembered for the great talents he possessed and for his brand of weirdness as well. This was one talented man whose name will be forever tainted by allegations which may not be true. It's a tremendous loss but I think the best was behind him unless he had something new for the upcoming tour which they will release if they have it prepared.

148 days ago | Tagged As: For his music.
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Yeah, there was the whole thing about him molesting children, and that will always be remembered. But when it comes to Michael Jackson, I think his music will be even more remembered.

Really, the HIStory and Thriller albums were awesome as fuck and he truly was the King of Pop.

You know, when Fera Faucett died she went to heaven and God asked her what she wanted. She said for all the children to be safe.

So God killed Michael Jackson.

147 days ago | Tagged As: For his music.
- sundaisy1029(1) Disputed
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Okay idiot! If all the children are safe then tell me why are there still child rapist and molesters still on the streets. I actually thought you were going somewhere with your point but, it seems to be another stupid remark that really makes no sense. You guys kill me still accusing this man of being a molester without having any proof that he actually did it. Whether you guys like it or not Michael is always going to be remembered more for his music than you people trying to make him out as a child molestor, so get over it.

136 days ago | Tagged As: For his music.
- ThePyg(3123) Disputed
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wow... I guess you don't know what a joke is... but okay. Jokes don't have to make complete sense, just make a point... the point being that he was a child molester.

and here's the (http://www.thesmokinggun.com/michaeljackson/010605jackson.html)[evidence] showing that he was a child molester.

136 days ago | Tagged As: For his music.
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That just may be the worst and tasteless thing I've ever heard you say Pyggy! That is so unfair especially since the man was NEVER convicted of anything! I don't think you or the world will ever understand a man like MJ!

136 days ago | Tagged As: For his music.
- ThePyg(3123) Disputed
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I actually make it my hobby to understand sick people like pedophiles. in a way, they are victims of their desires, but that doesn't change the fact that they are fucking up little kids.

and OJ was never convicted of murder but we can all agree that he is a murderer.

and the worst thing i've ever said? I guess you don't read all of my posts.

136 days ago | Tagged As: For his music.
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I think that people outside of the U.S. will most likely remember him for his music, but Americans, specifically younger Americans remember the other side of him. (that child-molesting side)

147 days ago | Tagged As: I dont think one cancels out the other
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His music touched a lot of persons and he should be remembered for that. He is now dead and I believe that we should let him rest in peace and stop condemning him.

144 days ago | Tagged As: For his music.
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For those who seem to want to judge a man for molesting anyone should make sure they have facts, lets not forget all the unjustice that has been done to him since he was a child as far as Im concerned michael God rest his soul died of a broken heart. As far as his music there will nothing will ever be able to compare, ever, He was a genius! Hope he can have a bit of peace now. love you michael

130 days ago | Tagged As: For his music.
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Nobody will ever replace the lost we had he WAS, IS and WILL BE "THE KING OF POP"

I love you Michael Jackson

128 days ago | Tagged As: For his music.
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Definitely for his talent which shone through beyond eveything that the media portrayed about him, and the betrayal of those around him. RIP. I can remember listening to his music as a young child, teenager and adult. Then due to change in music tastes and not listening to it for years, to rediscover it through my children who chose to listen on its own merit. So Blame it on the Boogie, The man was talented.

122 days ago | Tagged As: For his music.
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Yes michael jackson was a great singer but he was also a great dancer with his awesome moonwalk he put his soul in his song and dance thats way we should appreciate him for that so who ever didn't like him didn't have tasty.

121 days ago | Tagged As: For his music.
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His music! The Thriller album was a HIT! Althugh people look at him from positive and negative sides, his music will always be remembrered!

112 days ago | Tagged As: For his music.
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sure for his MUSIC...................................

THE KING OF POP CAN NEVER FADE AWAY IN THE HISTORY OF MUSIC....

82 days ago | Tagged As: For his music.
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I luck at this fom the newest generation's pov. We weren't around in the great half of his life so, and I hate to say it, most of us see MJ as a wacko. His music is awesome!

THRILLER, THRILLER NIGHT!

148 days ago | Tagged As: For his antics.
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I dont think one cancels out the other

I like to listen to him for his music but speak about his antics

148 days ago | Tagged As: I dont think one cancels out the other
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I have a zero tolerance policy with sex offenders.

I'm not morning the loss of this man. Music is a beautiful thing, but it's not worth forgiving a child molester for.

148 days ago | Tagged As: For his antics.
- Argento(356) Disputed
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Well in all fairness, we WAS judged in a court of law, in front of a jury, and CLEARED of ALL twelve accusations...

148 days ago | Tagged As: For his music.
- Pineapple(1063) Disputed
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So was OJ.

But really I know he did it. You don't have secret rooms in your theme park mansion, and multiple accusations without something funky going on.

148 days ago | Tagged As: For his antics.
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He was never convicted of one of the allegations!''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''

136 days ago | Tagged As: For his music.
- wacko(112) Disputed
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what a shame that the fact that he was accused of being a sex offender gets more billing than the FACT that he was aquitted of all charges. You have to remember at the time of the trials Michael Jackson was already recieving alot of negative press for slipping infront of PAul McCartney and snapping up the rights to more beatles songs , the cosmetic surgeries and accusations that he was gay, buying the elephant mans bones, sleeping in a hyperbaric chamber, changing his colour. I dont think anyone would have been Bias in favour of Michael Jackson, so one can only assume that the evidence alone must have PROVEN him innocent as I am positive everyone would have tried their hardest to prove otherwise. I am wondering if those responsible for the destuction of Michael Jackson will ever have to face extortion, defamation of character and slander charges.

122 days ago | Tagged As: For his music.
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I grew up listening to the Jackson 5, cartoons and regular shows. I like his music... But yet 1 awe-shitosky wipes out all the at-a-boy's he has created...

147 days ago | Tagged As: For his antics.
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