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Wednesday, July 8, 2009 12:00 AM

Paris Jackson's tearful goodbye

Michael's daughter spoke movingly at his memorial. Was it a moment of genuine affection -- or exploitation?

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  • Wednesday, July 8, 2009 03:08 PM

    Judy Berman has a right to write what she wants, but...

    ...I have a right to say that I wish that she would shut up.

    I didn't watch the memorial. I did see the clip leading up to Paris Jackson's heartfelt words about her daddy. That wasn't exploitation. That was a daughter's heartfelt grief at the loss of her daddy.

    Ms. Berman, I don't know why you felt compelled to write this entry. Whatever your reasons, I feel compelled to tell you that the next time you find yourself similarly compelled, you ought to shut down your computer, get away from the internet and reconsider...which is a nicer way of telling you that right to write or not, you ought to shut up.

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