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Tuesday, July 7, 2009 12:00 AM

Michael Jackson's sad exit

A huge talent, a racial pioneer and a very sad, strange man gets a surreal celebrity send-off. Why did I watch?
Joan Walsh

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  • Tuesday, July 7, 2009 02:05 PM

    Thank you, Joan

    As one who mourned how the ferociously talented little boy was used and abused by his family, I've been appalled at the hagiography going on. Even our local public radio station felt it had to cover the ceremony live.

    —Oldandintheway Read Oldandintheway's other letters

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