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November 13, 2010

Dear Friends:

WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!!!!!

As I construct this letter, it is so very difficult to find the words; as I search my heart for them. I am simply one of the worlds run of the mill or commonplace personalities who feels the passionate weight of a heavy heart. In short, I am an insignificant person; unlike all of you who are very well known. We have reached out to many of you who we assumed appreciated Michael and would rush to be a part of making that change he talked about in his song, “Man in the Mirror”. However, in our efforts to reach out, none have responded. Although many fans have responded we need YOUR help. No one listens to fans; but they do listen to celebrities or those who are recognized on a superior scale.

In our quest to make that change, we have created a petition requesting the California legislators to help by passing a law that will hold people accountable, including the media, for defaming those who are no longer alive to defend or answer for themselves. We are seeking to change the current law in California; a cause of action so that a cause of defamation could be asserted on behalf of the dead. The freedom of speech is a right that we all have the benefit of here in the United States, and to lose any part of that free will would be a travesty. However, I believe, with that freedom come responsibility.

We all have an obligation to be truthful, reasonable and impartial in what we articulate. Journalists, those from whom the masses get their information, should be held to an even higher standard. It is horrible enough to attack someone while they are here, but to continue to promote old lies, innuendo, and hate once they can no longer speak for themselves is reprehensible. A great example of this type of treatment would be Michael Jackson, although he is not the only one to be persecuted in that manner. Journalists, along with many others, hide behind the First Amendment while they exploit people for entertainment and profit. Life and death lies in the power of the tongue; words can damage or restore. The time has come to stop these terrible character assassinations while using the First Amendment as a cover to hurt the families of the deceased persons.

At present there are no laws in place to protect and preserve the legacy of these people. It seems that anything goes and I don’t believe our forefathers intended it to be that way. The families have to hang their heads and hearts in humiliation because there is no law to stop this type of exploitation of their loved ones who have passed on. We should no longer inertly allow this disrespectful and malicious assassination of Michael or anyone else’s name. It is time to come together and take action right now. Throughout his life, Michael relied upon his faith in God to bring him strength. Together, we can also call upon God for strength and direction in making this law a reality.

We, respectfully, ask you to endorse this petition. There is strength in numbers, and many voices create a mighty roar. We can’t do this alone; we need your support. I wish we could make this happen without burdening any of you. We realize you may consider an endorsement of this petition to be a yoke which could possibly bring a list of uncertainties regarding your professional careers. However, I pray that won’t be and is not the case. Please take a moment to think it over as you read the petition and envision it as being you. You or I could be next. Will you be there? God bless you all. Please visit us online at the following sites:

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Love-Means-Action-for-Michael-Jackson-Will-U-Be-There/126082654105759

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/California-Legacy-Anti-Defamation-Law/165053683513202

http://www.petitiononline.com/MJJ2010/petition.html

http://valmaiowens.blogspot.com/
The Voices behind the Michael Jackson Legacy Defamation Law Petition

MJ Brookins, Texas

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