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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?
Judy Berman

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  • Wednesday, July 8, 2009 11:55 AM

    seriously?

    Maybe she wanted to say a public goodbye to her father, since everybody else was. Regardless of how you feel about MJ or the family, all kids should be allowed to say goodbye to their dead parents without it being scrutinized.

    —sundari Read sundari's other letters

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