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No House Resolution Praising Jacko: Pelosi

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(Newser) – The House of Representatives will not consider a resolution praising Michael Jackson’s humanitarianism, the Boston Globe reports. “A resolution, I think, would open up to contrary views to—that are not necessary at this time to be expressed in association with a resolution whose purpose is quite different,” Nancy Pelosi explained. Sponsor Sheila Jackson-Lee, who spoke warmly of MJ at his memorial, says she isn’t giving up.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.   (AP Photo)
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivers her keynotes address at the U.S.-China Clean Energy Forum in Beijing, China.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivers her keynotes address at the U.S.-China Clean Energy Forum in Beijing, China.   (AP Photo)
Michael Jackson in 2005.
Michael Jackson in 2005.   (AP Photo)
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There's an opportunity on the floor of the House to express their sympathy or their praise any time that they wish. I don't think it's necessary for us to have a resolution. - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi

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jaguarj
Jul 9, 09 3:35 PM CDT
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kokuaguy
Jul 9, 09 4:24 PM CDT
Congress has better things to do than debating something like this, and at least here at newser the consensus seems to be: "Give it a rest." I concur.
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AmExpat
Jul 10, 09 9:56 AM CDT
Jackson's life seemed devoted to superficiality & consumerism - two traits incompatible with a lifetime of humanitarianism. He was indeed "the king of pop", for those who admire such things. It's degrading- for him & for us- to post-posthumously transform him into something he was not.
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psycada
Jul 9, 09 3:42 PM CDT
Bah. His humanitarian contributions, had he been from England, would have got him Knighted a long time ago, if not assuredly posthumously. It would not have killed Congress to recognize him for his contributions. Hell, they pass enough resolutions condemning foreign governments for actions that have absolutely nothing to do with us.IE: Russia during Georgian conflict, and Gaza are the most recent examples I can remember. Both during time when Congress had better things to do than pas resolution against sovereign nations. bah....fuck this hypocritical bunch of loons who call themselves the US Congress. Operation Clean Slate: 2010 Reply
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anchower
Jul 9, 09 4:19 PM CDT
Agreed. Republicans (actually, so far only one Republican) work themselves into a racist lather and Democrats back down. The former have no soul and the latter have no spine. (Yes, I know it's not quite that cut-and-dried; some Democrats are also racists.)
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