The words of Congressman Pete King (NY-03 R) on Michael Jackson - King Doesn't Stop Till He has Enough
King better hope that he doesn't have any Michael Jackson fans in his district. To say there is nothing good about this guy is one of the most ridiculous statements ever made.
MJ Fans are already raising money on Act Blue to defeat King - Huff Post article - I don't think King is particularly vulnerable but this should shut him up at least. I just added NY-03 Nominee to Our Progressive Electorate 2010 Act Blue page
A pervert, A pedophile, a low life . . . - He might have been a good singer and might have done some dancing
- blah blah blah blah says Peter King
King could have obviously made his point without the personal attacks on Jackson. He could have said something to the regards of
"Today we should be honoring our fallen soldiers, firefighters and other men and women who served this country. We place too much emphasis on celebrities and not enough on the men and women who wear uniforms".
Granted he could have even mentioned Jackson by name without calling him pedophile and pervert. Jackson has never been convicted and in fact if I'm not mistaken there is some pretty glaring evidence that he was the victim of a shakedown and blackmail by some of the parents that made those heinous allegations. Granted, I'm not saying that MJ should have won any Parent of the Year awards for dangling his child over a balcony.
Michael Jackson was a humanitarian. He brought attention to a number of world issues like AIDS and poverty.
Peter King - You were one of the few republicans not to pass judgment on Bill Clinton and call for his impeachment. I respected you for that then. I thought he was one of the good guys in politics. I guess I was wrong based on these remarks.
Shame on you Peter King. There is a way to say something and you did not do it in the appropriate manner.
*Link to NY-03 Dem nominee fund on Progressive Electorate 2010 Act Blue page