Michael Jackson Death Hoax Investigators
Latest News => Fake News (MJ Edition) => Topic started by: ~Souza~ on November 10, 2010, 06:12:39 PM
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As some of us discussed in this thread viewtopic.php?f=48&t=15577 (http://michaeljacksonhoaxforum.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=15577) we want to send a letter out to ITV/Kelvin McKenzie about his slanderous statements he made on the 'This Morning' show that was broadcasted on November 9th on ITV. The idea is we all send out the same e-mail, signed with our name/username and "Michael's Army of L.O.V.E." to ITV, Ofcom and all media outlets possible, hoping one or more will report on it.
The e-mail should be sent on Friday November 12 to:
ITV: Adam.Crozier@itv.com (http://mailto:Adam.Crozier@itv.com)
Director England and Secretary to Ofcom: Damian.Radcliffe@ofcom.org.uk (http://mailto:Damian.Radcliffe@ofcom.org.uk) & breakingnews@tmz123.com (http://mailto:breakingnews@tmz123.com), so make sure that one is in the cc as well. Just in case I think we should also mail it to them using the contact form: http://www.tmz.com/contact/contact-us (http://www.tmz.com/contact/contact-us)
Here is the list of media e-mail addresses (just click the image):
(http://www.binnenmeer-tabijn.nl/cgi-oic/pagedb.exe/..%5C..%5Cdocumenten%5Cvoorpagina%5Cemail.jpg) (http://michaeljacksonhoaxforum.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=12707#p212099)
And for those on Twitter, here are the Twitter accounts:
(http://images.androidworld.nl/wp-content/uploads/Twitter1.png) (http://michaeljacksonhoaxforum.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=12708#p212105)
Here is the letter that TheRunningGirl wrote. You can use this one, but of course you can write one yourself as well.
Dear Madam or Sir,
I am writing to formally complain about Kevin McKenzie totally unprofessional portrayal of Michael Jackson on ITV during the This morning programme aired on the 9th November 2010 at 10:30.
Kevin McKenzie's comments on Michael Jackson were inaccurate, biased, cruel, and breached numerous sections of the OFCOM Broadcast Code.
Section 2.2 of the code demands that, "Factual programmes or items or portrayals of factual matters must not materially mislead the audience.” MacKenzie's comments were clearly misleading. He ignored the facts and evidence presented at Jackson's trial and dismissed the verdict. He also ignored the children's firsthand accounts of their lives with Jackson in order to portray them instead as having been 'corrupted' and said that they were potential victims of 'abuse'.
Section 2.3 of the code demands that, "Broadcasters must ensure that material which may cause offence is justified by the context." MacKenzie's comments were patently not justified by the context. In a discussion about an interview between Oprah Winfrey and Michael Jackson's children, MacKenzie irrelevantly raised the subject of Jackson's trial and proceeded to dismiss the verdict, insinuating that Jackson was a child molester.
Section 7.1 of the code demands that, "Broadcasters must avoid unjust or unfair treatment of individuals or organisations in programmes." This section of the code is constantly flouted when dealing with Michael Jackson. Does calling somebody a child abuser when they've been acquitted in a court of law constitute treating somebody unjustly or unfairly?
Section 7.9 of the code demands that, "Before broadcasting a factual programme, including programmes examining past events, broadcasters should take reasonable care to satisfy themselves that material facts have not been presented, disregarded or omitted in a way that is unfair to an individual or organisation." Material facts were clearly omitted and disregarded during Kelvin MacKenzie's unprovoked diatribe against Jackson. He ignored the facts, evidence and verdict in Jackson's trial and accused the star of being a child molester. The host did not point out Jackson's acquittal, either. MacKenzie also ignored the children's comments about their upbringing and proceeded to portray Jackson as the exact opposite of what they claimed.
Section 7.11 of the code demands that, "If a programme alleges wrongdoing or incompetence or makes other significant allegations, those concerned should normally be given an appropriate and timely opportunity to respond." Clearly, Jackson could not respond to Kelvin Mackenzie's inaccurate allegations, but no representative of Jackson's family or estate was invited to appear on the show or to offer a rebuttal in the aftermath.
This is totally unacceptable and I am seeking formal actions from ITV and OFCOM on this matter. Propagating lies is not what I understand the media to be about and ITV needs to take some steps in formally apologizing about this totally inaccurate portrayal of Michael Jackson; at least equal airing time should be spent on the apologies as initially given to Kelvin McKenzie to vent his inaccurate allegations.
I would appreciate to be kept informed of the status of this complaint.
Yours Sincerely
xxxxxxxxxxx (Your name & Country)
Michael Jackson Army of L.O.V.E
So whenever you have just a few minutes time, please send the e-mail. It's time we stand up against the media, instead of just complaining about them.
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WOW!
DID YOU WRITE THIS SOUZA?
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WOW!
DID YOU WRITE THIS SOUZA?
No, please read the thread and the other thread I posted. TheRunningGirl wrote the letter and used Charles Thomson´s blog about the codes.
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WOW!
DID YOU WRITE THIS SOUZA?
No, please read the thread and the other thread I posted. TheRunningGirl wrote the letter and used Charles Thomson´s blog about the codes.
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HOPEFULLY ALL THE "TRUE" MICHAEL FANS WILL COMMIT TO THIS!
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Thanks for doing this Souza. Michael deserves our support and the Kelvin McKenzie of this World deserves to have their journalistic license removed!
With L.O.V.E
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DONE!
Souza, I sent the letter to many/most of your media contacts, but got many "failures to deliver"... So I think the list of media contacts requires some updating.
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I'm on it doggone it! How low can an adult "professional" get :roll: Making disparaging remarks about parentage and one's children is definitely crossing the lines. And to have the audacity to do it on live t.v. :shock: What an asshole! This jerk-off needs a wake up call :evil: :evil:
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Done! :)
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Guys, Friday! Not yet! We need to bomb them at once or they think one person made several accounts.
I see I forgot to mention that, I edited the post.
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Friday. Got it.
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Guys, Friday! Not yet! We need to bomb them at once or they think one person made several accounts.
I see I forgot to mention that, I edited the post.
Okay!
I got an email a few minutes ago after sending them - maybe we should send one of the mails on Friday to Caroline instead of Damian?
I am out of the office and on Annual Leave until Monday 29th November.
If you query is urgent please contact my colleague Caroline Sims (You are not allowed to view links.
Register or Login / 0207 981 3561).
Otherwise, I will get back to you on my return.
Many thanks,
Damian
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Very well on Friday 12, there is no specific hour this time?
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Guys, Friday! Not yet! We need to bomb them at once or they think one person made several accounts.
I see I forgot to mention that, I edited the post.
Okay!
I got an email a few minutes ago after sending them - maybe we should send one of the mails on Friday to Caroline instead of Damian?
I am out of the office and on Annual Leave until Monday 29th November.
If you query is urgent please contact my colleague Caroline Sims (You are not allowed to view links.
Register or Login / 0207 981 3561).
Otherwise, I will get back to you on my return.
Many thanks,
Damian
Hah! I guessed those two e-mail addresses. Good to see they are right! I added Caroline's address.
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Is there a certain time Friday? I ask since I will be enjoying Friday while many of you will still be slugging it out on Thursday. :lol: 8-)
The email you sent us all doesn't say Friday in it either, and some of us may not come by this thread so maybe you could edit the subject line... :!:
And just because....
(http://img.ffffound.com/static-data/assets/6/dc60fa9c2bbf892ddf010c8899872d2be870ed1f_m.gif)
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Yeah! Let's get this Kelvin MOFO! =] :D
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ok
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I have it ready and scheduled to go out at 6 a.m. my time in NC, USA.
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I'm in :)
Let's do it!
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OK Im in I will send on Friday Morning as Im in the UK.
:D
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trust me ....I'll do that tomorrow. bring me multiple addresses; I'm from Romania and it's harder for me to find them all
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Written,signed and waiting in the draft folder to go out tomorrow Morning.
PS***http://michaeljacksonhoaxforum.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?f=49&t=15636
This woman also needs a flood of complaints.Can we all get on to her too and bring another one crashing down please?
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2morrow Friday is the day. I'm ready :!:
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:evil: Friday? aight :evil:
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Thx, Souza for opening this topic, i'll do my best to send as many messages to them as possible, anything for Michael, it's time for us to be united and to rise our voices as one, looking forward to Friday
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Charles Thomson just tweeted this:
CEThomson Charles Thomson
MJ fans - 'This Morning' has a twitter page. Who knew?! I'm sure they'd love you to get in touch. @itvthismorning
8 minutes ago Favorite Undo Retweet Reply
I think we should spam their Twitter tomorrow as well ;)
Thanks for the tip Charles!
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The attack of ITV already started on Twitter by the fans, Taj and Charles Thomson, we could join them and start the e-mail sending already. After all it's already Friday in some parts of the world.
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Erin jacobs comes online, tweets and CEThompson ignores all of us :shock: Dang.
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Okay, email sent! If you already mailed it, please do so again, I have added the e-mail address of the ITV CEO Adam Crozier.
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Erin jacobs comes online, tweets and CEThompson ignores all of us :shock: Dang.
He didn't ignore me, he retweeted the e-mail addresses I sent him.
BTW: You are not allowed to view links.
Register or Login doesn't work, do I sent it using the contact form. I have been mailed by TMZ once, I will try to find that e-mail address.
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I am just done with the first serie of emails. :evil:
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Done!
Could people also email this one --- Sinderella posted about another abusive article, this time in The Independent Newspaper this morning
(please add the article link to the email before sending it: http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/columnists/julie-burchill/julie-burchill-sight-of-next-jackson-generation-makes-me-pine-for-the-x-factor-2130620.html)
Here is the link to the email I sent earlier and the original topic Sinderella started:
http://michaeljacksonhoaxforum.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?f=119&t=15636#p263418
With L.O.V.E
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Done....xoxox
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Done!
Could people also email this one --- Sinderella posted about another abusive article, this time in The Independent Newspaper this morning
(please add the article link to the email before sending it: http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/columnists/julie-burchill/julie-burchill-sight-of-next-jackson-generation-makes-me-pine-for-the-x-factor-2130620.html)
Here is the link to the email I sent earlier and the original topic Sinderella started:
http://michaeljacksonhoaxforum.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?f=119&t=15636#p263418
With L.O.V.E
Sure, mail sent and thread made!
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DONE! :D
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Done. ;)
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I did not know this was the SOB who coined the Waco Jacko term. this adds more fuel to the fire.
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Michael-Jackson-s-Children-Are-Better-Off-Now-that-He-s-Dead-Says-Kelvin-MacKenzie-165901.shtml
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TMZ just so happen to have an email address that is: breakingnews@tmz123.com
There's also one that is You are not allowed to view links.
Register or Login that I found on a facebook group.
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done - It appears Radcliffe is taking a little vacation. :lol: :lol: Run but you can't hide.
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DONE :mrgreen:
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Done ;)
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done .... in Romania is 12.00 a clock
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Done :D
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HOPEFULLY ALL THE "TRUE" MICHAEL FANS WILL COMMIT TO THIS!
Yes i hope too ;)
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Done!
Could people also email this one --- Sinderella posted about another abusive article, this time in The Independent Newspaper this morning
(please add the article link to the email before sending it: http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/columnists/julie-burchill/julie-burchill-sight-of-next-jackson-generation-makes-me-pine-for-the-x-factor-2130620.html)
Here is the link to the email I sent earlier and the original topic Sinderella started:
http://michaeljacksonhoaxforum.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?f=119&t=15636#p263418
With L.O.V.E
Souza-Sure, mail sent and thread made!
Thank you :)
Sent my email this morning.
Missed TMZ off though so they are getting a copy now.
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Dear Sir/Madam
Thank you for your email regarding This Morning.
I can confirm that I have forwarded your email to the This Morning production office for their attention.
May I take this opportunity to thank you for taking the time to contact us here at ITV as we always welcome viewers’ feedback.
Regards
ITV VIEWER SERVICES - GDL
If you require any information to be provided in an alternative format for accessibility reasons, please do not hesitate to get in touch on 08448814150 or by emailing viewerservices@itv.com (http://mailto:viewerservices@itv.com)
Hours of Opening: 08.00 - 19.00 Mon-Fri, 10.00 - 19.00 Sat. Closed on Sundays and Bank Holidays.
ITV plc Head Office Tel +44 (0) 20 7157 3000 itv.com
Please consider the environment before printing this email
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I haven't received mine yet but I'd be surprised to hear any more about it from them after this automated reply. Unless of course there was a huge flurry of complaints and it gets some media attention. I hope there was a huge amount of complaints, time to get creative dropping hints to The Sun methinks! They just published yet another apology today to someone they admit they printed false allegations about, quoting comments that he hadn't even made. Of course it was a tiny paragraph. They don't check their information most of the time, so I might contact them enquiring if they've heard the rumours from This Morning production staff regarding a flooding of their inbox with complaints about Kelvin Mackenzie. Not even a fib really and we all know they tell lies for a living, it might get them asking about it anyway. This Morning might try and sweep it under the rug but if they know the newspapers are aware of the e-mails they might not. Am I being too devious here?! :oops:
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Dear Sir/Madam
Thank you for your email regarding This Morning.
I can confirm that I have forwarded your email to the This Morning production office for their attention.
May I take this opportunity to thank you for taking the time to contact us here at ITV as we always welcome viewers’ feedback.
Regards
ITV VIEWER SERVICES - GDL
If you require any information to be provided in an alternative format for accessibility reasons, please do not hesitate to get in touch on 08448814150 or by emailing viewerservices@itv.com (http://mailto:viewerservices@itv.com)
Hours of Opening: 08.00 - 19.00 Mon-Fri, 10.00 - 19.00 Sat. Closed on Sundays and Bank Holidays.
ITV plc Head Office Tel +44 (0) 20 7157 3000 itv.com
Please consider the environment before printing this email
Souza I think it's automatically sent email because I also received
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Dear Sir/Madam
Thank you for your email regarding This Morning.
I can confirm that I have forwarded your email to the This Morning production office for their attention.
May I take this opportunity to thank you for taking the time to contact us here at ITV as we always welcome viewers’ feedback.
Regards
ITV VIEWER SERVICES - GDL
If you require any information to be provided in an alternative format for accessibility reasons, please do not hesitate to get in touch on 08448814150 or by emailing viewerservices@itv.com (http://mailto:viewerservices@itv.com)
Hours of Opening: 08.00 - 19.00 Mon-Fri, 10.00 - 19.00 Sat. Closed on Sundays and Bank Holidays.
ITV plc Head Office Tel +44 (0) 20 7157 3000 itv.com
Please consider the environment before printing this email
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LOL, well at least we have proof they received it!
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Just got one also.
I think someone is going to be very busy today FWDing them to the production on This Morning.lol
I do think if enough are sent then something will be done.They will see all the other people attached in the email and think...oh.......shit.
Keep going everyone
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Done! and now onto Ms Birchhill :x
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Job done! I've already sent letters to almost all e-mails that Souza has mentioned
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I´ve got no answer yet.
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Phew!!!! All sent. :D
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Done! and now onto Ms Birchhill :x
Give her HELL
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Done!...Well, i thought I was done, but I see we now have, yet another S.O.B to deal with...what is wrong with people!???? Keep up the good work family! Blessings and love to all!!
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I have sent the emails.
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LOL, well at least we have proof they received it!
ooooo shit ...i've got a response:
"Chodan, Lucinda (Times-Colonist)" <LChodan@TC.canwest.com>Add to Contacts
To: Tufescu Ramona Stefania <ramona.tufescu@yahoo.com>
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Could you please tell whoever is orchestrating this stupid campaign that both of Kelvin MacKenzie’s names are spelled wrong? This does not enhance your credibility in any fashion.
Lucinda Chodan
Editor-in-Chief
Victoria Times Colonist
2621 Douglas St.
Victoria, B.C. V8T 4M2
Please note my new e-mail: You are not allowed to view links.
Register or Login"
wtf???
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Crap, never even noticed that yet I edited the other letter to Julie Burchill!! :? I knew any little spelling mistake they were going to pounce on and call us nuts. As for her comments, miaow!! Someone has her claws out. Obviously pals with KM.
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LOL, well at least we have proof they received it!
ooooo shit ...i've got a response:
"Chodan, Lucinda (Times-Colonist)" <LChodan@TC.canwest.com>Add to Contacts
To: Tufescu Ramona Stefania <ramona.tufescu@yahoo.com>
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Could you please tell whoever is orchestrating this stupid campaign that both of Kelvin MacKenzie’s names are spelled wrong? This does not enhance your credibility in any fashion.
Lucinda Chodan
Editor-in-Chief
Victoria Times Colonist
2621 Douglas St.
Victoria, B.C. V8T 4M2
Please note my new e-mail: You are not allowed to view links.
Register or Login"
wtf???
She is labelling the campaign as being stupid... that says it all. Tell her that this person does not deserve that his name is spelled correctly.
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Also done with the emails! Keep going guys :P
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I just got this
I am out of the office and on Annual Leave until Monday 29th November.
If you query is urgent please contact my colleague Caroline Sims (caroline.sims@o
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LOL, well at least we have proof they received it!
ooooo shit ...i've got a response:
"Chodan, Lucinda (Times-Colonist)" <LChodan@TC.canwest.com>Add to Contacts
To: Tufescu Ramona Stefania <ramona.tufescu@yahoo.com>
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Could you please tell whoever is orchestrating this stupid campaign that both of Kelvin MacKenzie’s names are spelled wrong? This does not enhance your credibility in any fashion.
Lucinda Chodan
Editor-in-Chief
Victoria Times Colonist
2621 Douglas St.
Victoria, B.C. V8T 4M2
Please note my new e-mail: You are not allowed to view links.
Register or Login"
wtf???
This response is shameful. Just about sums up the ignorance!!!! I spit on all journos!!!!!! :evil: :evil: "Stupid campaign" - I am so mad right now!
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I sent the letter to every email this morning, I was in yahoo jail a few times, but i would just sign out and sign back in and everything would be fine.
I didn't get any replies though, except at least 100 of those annoying "Delivery Failed" and some auto-responses.
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LOL, well at least we have proof they received it!
ooooo shit ...i've got a response:
"Chodan, Lucinda (Times-Colonist)" <LChodan@TC.canwest.com>Add to Contacts
To: Tufescu Ramona Stefania <ramona.tufescu@yahoo.com>
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Could you please tell whoever is orchestrating this stupid campaign that both of Kelvin MacKenzie’s names are spelled wrong? This does not enhance your credibility in any fashion.
Lucinda Chodan
Editor-in-Chief
Victoria Times Colonist
2621 Douglas St.
Victoria, B.C. V8T 4M2
Please note my new e-mail: You are not allowed to view links.
Register or Login"
wtf???
Do they honestly think we care about spelling their names correctly? -.-
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LOL, well at least we have proof they received it!
ooooo shit ...i've got a response:
"Chodan, Lucinda (Times-Colonist)" <LChodan@TC.canwest.com>Add to Contacts
To: Tufescu Ramona Stefania <ramona.tufescu@yahoo.com>
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Could you please tell whoever is orchestrating this stupid campaign that both of Kelvin MacKenzie’s names are spelled wrong? This does not enhance your credibility in any fashion.
Lucinda Chodan
Editor-in-Chief
Victoria Times Colonist
2621 Douglas St.
Victoria, B.C. V8T 4M2
Please note my new e-mail: You are not allowed to view links.
Register or Login"
wtf???
She is labelling the campaign as being stupid... that says it all. Tell her that this person does not deserve that his name is spelled correctly.
At least they got to read it :lol: :lol:
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Ok! Done!
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LOL, well at least we have proof they received it!
ooooo shit ...i've got a response:
"Chodan, Lucinda (Times-Colonist)" <LChodan@TC.canwest.com>Add to Contacts
To: Tufescu Ramona Stefania <ramona.tufescu@yahoo.com>
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Could you please tell whoever is orchestrating this stupid campaign that both of Kelvin MacKenzie’s names are spelled wrong? This does not enhance your credibility in any fashion.
Lucinda Chodan
Editor-in-Chief
Victoria Times Colonist
2621 Douglas St.
Victoria, B.C. V8T 4M2
Please note my new e-mail: You are not allowed to view links.
Register or Login"
wtf???
She is labelling the campaign as being stupid... that says it all. Tell her that this person does not deserve that his name is spelled correctly.
At least they got to read it :lol: :lol:
Is it okay for a response to be sent to her? :evil: I hate when professionals act like little spoiled brats.
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Could you please tell whoever is orchestrating this stupid campaign that both of Kelvin MacKenzie’s names are spelled wrong? This does not enhance your credibility in any fashion.
The argument is so lame that it should not be taken in consideration :lol:
There is a complaint, even if the names are spelled wrong, the message is what matters ;)
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Okay, but if you change your mind, I gotcha ;)
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Okay, but if you change your mind, I gotcha ;)
I will send her a response, of course :D
I will correct the names and send the letter again :lol:
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Now I go away to occupying of this, in the work I could not send many. :mrgreen:
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LOL, well at least we have proof they received it!
ooooo shit ...i've got a response:
"Chodan, Lucinda (Times-Colonist)" <LChodan@TC.canwest.com>Add to Contacts
To: Tufescu Ramona Stefania <ramona.tufescu@yahoo.com>
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Could you please tell whoever is orchestrating this stupid campaign that both of Kelvin MacKenzie’s names are spelled wrong? This does not enhance your credibility in any fashion.
Lucinda Chodan
Editor-in-Chief
Victoria Times Colonist
2621 Douglas St.
Victoria, B.C. V8T 4M2
Please note my new e-mail: You are not allowed to view links.
Register or Login"
wtf???
She is labelling the campaign as being stupid... that says it all. Tell her that this person does not deserve that his name is spelled correctly.
:lol: :lol: Brilliant reply that is!
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I sent the letter to every email this morning, I was in yahoo jail a few times, but i would just sign out and sign back in and everything would be fine.
I didn't get any replies though, except at least 100 of those annoying "Delivery Failed" and some auto-responses.
I have Yahoo mail, too, but I want to know, can you just stuff more than one E-mail address into the CC line, and put nothing in the line that says To: ?
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I sent the letter to every email this morning, I was in yahoo jail a few times, but i would just sign out and sign back in and everything would be fine.
I didn't get any replies though, except at least 100 of those annoying "Delivery Failed" and some auto-responses.
I have Yahoo mail, too, but I want to know, can you just stuff more than one E-mail address into the CC line, and put nothing in the line that says To: ?
I don't know :?
I just usually put all of the stuff in the "to" spot, i dont really know what the CC spot is for, I've never used it. Maybe it is? I'll try it tomorrow and see
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I had a few returned emails, but then I saw these two replies.....
Dear Joanne,
Thank you for your email regarding This Morning.
I can confirm that I have forwarded your email to the This Morning production office for their attention.
May I take this opportunity to thank you for taking the time to contact us here at ITV as we always welcome viewers’ feedback.
Regards
ITV VIEWER SERVICES - GDL
And this from TMZ....
Thank you for contacting TMZ.com!
We will do our best to follow-up on your question, comment, tip, inquiry or other request, however, this is an auto-response -- so please do not reply.
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Well, as usual I could only manage to send them about an hour ago, but I did most of them. I pray they get through!
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Let us hope that ITV issue an apology next week, the campaign on twitter is still going on. I don't think all the emails got through from me, but the main ones did.
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CEThomson
Paul Jones, US Ambassador to Malaysia and personal friend of Michael Jackson, has complained to ITV over Kelvin MacKenzie's comments. 4 minutes ago via web
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CEThomson
Paul Jones, US Ambassador to Malaysia and personal friend of Michael Jackson, has complained to ITV over Kelvin MacKenzie's comments. 4 minutes ago via web
This very well :lol:
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Hi,
I emailed my opinion as soon as I saw it on TV but could someone post the link for the twitter campaign-Thanks
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Well, I guess they are sending this email to everyone we know who is coming and will continue as long as slandering Michael.
Thank you for your email regarding ‘This Morning’.
We have forwarded your email onto the production office on your behalf for their attention as soon as possible.
May I take this opportunity to thank you for taking the time to contact us here at ITV as we always welcome viewers’ feedback.
Kind regards
ITV VIEWER SERVICES - SH
If you require any information to be provided in an alternative format for accessibility reasons, please do not hesitate to get in touch on 08448814150 or by emailing You are not allowed to view links.
Register or Login where we will be happy to discuss your requirement and / or endeavour to provide a suitable alternative.
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CEThomson
Paul Jones, US Ambassador to Malaysia and personal friend of Michael Jackson, has complained to ITV over Kelvin MacKenzie's comments. 4 minutes ago via web
This very well :lol:
AWESOME
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CEThomson
Paul Jones, US Ambassador to Malaysia and personal friend of Michael Jackson, has complained to ITV over Kelvin MacKenzie's comments. 4 minutes ago via web
That is excellent news. Someone with authority. Let's hope these people stand up and do the right thing by apologizing. I'm glad to see Paul Jones do the right thing too. I didn't know he was friends to Michael but then, who isn't... :)
Sunday, 14 November 2010
US Ambassador Lends Support to Kelvin MacKenzie Campaign
Paul W Jones, US Ambassador to Malaysia, has added his voice to the growing chorus of protest over Kelvin MacKenzie's controversial comments about Michael Jackson last week.
MacKenzie provoked a storm in Jackson's fan community this week after saying that he had a 'substantial question as to how and why' Jackson's children had ever been born, that the star's death could have 'saved some children from a lifetime of being mentally corrupted' and that the star's children are better off now their father is dead.
The comments have already attracted the ire of Jackson's nephew Taj, who on Thursday used his twitter account to threaten ITV with legal action unless they issue an on-air apology.
Now US Ambassador Paul Jones, a friend of Jackson's, has fired off a missive to ITV. He has not released his email for publication as he complained in a private, not professional, capacity - but his wife today confirmed that both she and her husband had registered complaints with the broadcaster.
In her email to ITV, Jones' wife Catherine said she was 'disgusted' and 'angry' over MacKenzie's 'sickening' comments and that an on-air apology is 'the very least [ITV] can do'.
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I am all for it! Much love!
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It's good to see that Paul Jones has joined the team!! I just sent another, more "personal", email to ITV and I let them know that we weren't "going away"...EVER!!! :lol: :lol: I also said a few more "choice" things to them, being as respectful as I could, under the circumstances. It will be something to see if they finally issue an apology tomorrow...I won't hold my breath waiting though! These "ass wipes," like Kelvin MacKenzie, disgust me to no end...and speaking of "disgusting", who the hell makes these laws, that if someone is "dead", you can slander the hell out of that person, with absolute no consequence! No wonder this world is so "Fucked up!" :evil: (sorry guys for the language, but in this case I hope that you will forgive me.)
Lets see what tomorrow brings...I was going to say we should get this "law" changed, but if we can't even get a damn apology from ITV, I guess trying to get someone to change a "law", would be absolutely impossible, right?
Sending you all Love and Light, again, thanks to all those who are not giving up this fight!!
Bless you all for your efforts!
We're trying Michael...we ARE trying! I Love you friend. Hope you are well ...well, as well as can be expected. We love you more!
Dayna xo
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Paul Jones, US Ambassador to Malaysia and personal friend of Michael Jackson, has complained to ITV over Kelvin MacKenzie's comments. 4 minutes ago via web
That is excellent news. Someone with authority. Let's hope these people stand up and do the right thing by apologizing. I'm glad to see Paul Jones do the right thing too. I didn't know he was friends to Michael but then, who isn't... :)
Sunday, 14 November 2010
US Ambassador Lends Support to Kelvin MacKenzie Campaign
Paul W Jones, US Ambassador to Malaysia, has added his voice to the growing chorus of protest over Kelvin MacKenzie's controversial comments about Michael Jackson last week.
MacKenzie provoked a storm in Jackson's fan community this week after saying that he had a 'substantial question as to how and why' Jackson's children had ever been born, that the star's death could have 'saved some children from a lifetime of being mentally corrupted' and that the star's children are better off now their father is dead.
The comments have already attracted the ire of Jackson's nephew Taj, who on Thursday used his twitter account to threaten ITV with legal action unless they issue an on-air apology.
Now US Ambassador Paul Jones, a friend of Jackson's, has fired off a missive to ITV. He has not released his email for publication as he complained in a private, not professional, capacity - but his wife today confirmed that both she and her husband had registered complaints with the broadcaster.
In her email to ITV, Jones' wife Catherine said she was 'disgusted' and 'angry' over MacKenzie's 'sickening' comments and that an on-air apology is 'the very least [ITV] can do'.
Go Paul and his wife....and Taj..although he tweets before thinking far too often at least he does get involved in protecting Michael's name and legacy so hats off to him.
Someone should email this Lucinda back
Could you please tell whoever is orchestrating this stupid campaign that both of Kelvin MacKenzie’s names are spelled wrong? This does not enhance your credibility in any fashion.
Lucinda Chodan
Editor-in-Chief
Please note my new e-mail: lchodan@timescolonist.com"
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and give her an update on who is now involved and ask her if she still thinks it is a stupid campaign?And that it isn't just people in the UK and Europe but it has reached the US and the Jackson family.
Give her hell as well,stuck up bitch.
Also,if you have yet to get your emails into the PCC about Julie Burchill's article on 11/11/2010 about Michael and his children.
Take them down now and it's a few less to contend with in the future.
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I haven´t got a reply yet. Some emails have been not delivered also :? And I corrected the names and sed it back to every one :lol:
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Where are Michael's other friends? Surely he has some "good" relationships with those in the world of journalism.....and even if they are not in "media", why aren't more speaking up????????? Wouldn't they have more impact than just us fans????? Paul Jones, a friend, has done a wonderful thing.
Sad that more don't feel the need to stand up for such an injustice.
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Where are Michael's other friends? Surely he has some "good" relationships with those in the world of journalism.....and even if they are not in "media", why aren't more speaking up????????? Wouldn't they have more impact than just us fans????? Paul Jones, a friend, has done a wonderful thing.
Sad that more don't feel the need to stand up for such an injustice.
It is sad I fully agree with you.
You will find people only seem to have voices and use them when the end result will benefit them.
Most of his own family don't speak up for him or rally around in a hurry to protect his name and legacy.
Personally I think Paul Jones needs a well written thank you letter for his efforts and for being one of Michael's TRUE and RELIABLE friends in his times of need.
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I have had a couple of replies. The latest being from an Edith Stroud-Caules at ITV. It was the same generic email I have read from Sinder's post. I think she must be working her way slowly through the avalanche of emails they recieved.
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I get the impression that MJ "friends" only do things when a tv camera is on :evil:
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My reply from This Morning today:
Thank you for your email.
We are very sorry that you were offended by the comments made by Kelvin McKenzie on This Morning on 9 November. We accept that his comments about Michael Jackson caused offence to some viewers, which we regret.
However, when Mr McKenzie gave his opinion on the safety of children formerly in the care of Michael Jackson, and referred to the well known allegations that were made about him, the programme’s presenter Philip Schofield did point out immediately that Michael Jackson was not found guilty in relation to those allegations, and that no-one knows that any children in his care would be at risk. Following Mr McKenzie’s further comment that Michael Jackson’s children will have a better life without him, Philip challenged him again, and said the children would obviously disagree with Mr McKenzie’s “tough words”. He also invited viewers to give their views on Mr McKenzie’s comments, making clear that these were not expressed by the programme but by Mr McKenzie in a personal capacity. Later on in the programme, a comment was read out from a viewer who strongly disagreed with Mr McKenzie’s views.
Although we acknowledge Mr McKenzie’s comments were offensive to some viewers, they were challenged and contextualised immediately by the presenter. In the context of a spontaneous live discussion about a highly controversial (and deceased) celebrity, arising from a talking point in the news (namely the Jackson children’s recent TV interview with Oprah Winfrey), we consider that the programme overall exhibited balance. Whilst we appreciate that some viewers, particularly fans of Michael Jackson, would strongly disagree with Mr McKenzie’s personal opinions, we do not agree that the programme was inaccurate as such (as the comments were clearly expressed as opinion) or that it breached generally accepted standards. Overall the presenters and the other contributor (Lesley Joseph) were supportive of the children’s decision to be interviewed and stated that they were well-adjusted and had expressed their love for their father.
Regards
This Morning Programme
Edith Stroud-Caules | Viewers Enquiries Co-Ordinator | ITV Studios | ITV plc
Tel: 0207 928 3137 | You are not allowed to view links.
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This is just a cop-out and I'm not satisfied with it. Has anyone else had a reply yet?
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My reply from This Morning today:
Thank you for your email.
We are very sorry that you were offended by the comments made by Kelvin McKenzie on This Morning on 9 November. We accept that his comments about Michael Jackson caused offence to some viewers, which we regret.
However, when Mr McKenzie gave his opinion on the safety of children formerly in the care of Michael Jackson, and referred to the well known allegations that were made about him, the programme’s presenter Philip Schofield did point out immediately that Michael Jackson was not found guilty in relation to those allegations, and that no-one knows that any children in his care would be at risk. Following Mr McKenzie’s further comment that Michael Jackson’s children will have a better life without him, Philip challenged him again, and said the children would obviously disagree with Mr McKenzie’s “tough words”. He also invited viewers to give their views on Mr McKenzie’s comments, making clear that these were not expressed by the programme but by Mr McKenzie in a personal capacity. Later on in the programme, a comment was read out from a viewer who strongly disagreed with Mr McKenzie’s views.
Although we acknowledge Mr McKenzie’s comments were offensive to some viewers, they were challenged and contextualised immediately by the presenter. In the context of a spontaneous live discussion about a highly controversial (and deceased) celebrity, arising from a talking point in the news (namely the Jackson children’s recent TV interview with Oprah Winfrey), we consider that the programme overall exhibited balance. Whilst we appreciate that some viewers, particularly fans of Michael Jackson, would strongly disagree with Mr McKenzie’s personal opinions, we do not agree that the programme was inaccurate as such (as the comments were clearly expressed as opinion) or that it breached generally accepted standards. Overall the presenters and the other contributor (Lesley Joseph) were supportive of the children’s decision to be interviewed and stated that they were well-adjusted and had expressed their love for their father.
Regards
This Morning Programme
Edith Stroud-Caules | Viewers Enquiries Co-Ordinator | ITV Studios | ITV plc
Tel: 0207 928 3137 | You are not allowed to view links.
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This is just a cop-out and I'm not satisfied with it. Has anyone else had a reply yet?
Yes, @ rowdyangel I got the same email from Edith
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Noone has replied to me yet.
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The only responses I got were auto-replies. :roll:
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I got the same e-mail from ITV. Here is what I just sent back to her:
Dear Ms. Stroud-Caules,
First of all I must tell you I am not a fan of Michael Jackson, so please do not assume that I am, just because I complain about these statements made by this mr. McKenzie. That's prejudice and it seems like only fans of Michael Jackson would oppose this matter. That is not the case, I am a fighter for justice and honest journalism.
Your reply is too easy. "We regret it" vs. "We did nothing wrong". Let me tell you what you DID wrong.
As a television programme reaching hundreds of thousands of people, inculding children, you have a huge responsibility. The host on your show needs to be objective, questioning and defending where needed. I am Dutch and that makes us neighbours and as far as I know, we both live in a country where someone is innocent until proven guilty. Michael Jackson has been PROVEN INNOCENT, and if your host would have done his homework properly, he would have known he IS indeed innocent and he would have been able to object to mr. McKenzie's statements. What you showed in your television programme is bad journalism. Mr. Schofield should have told mr. McKenzie his statements where based on an opinion formed by the biased media and that mr. McKenzie did not have the right to make such statements, most definitely since it has been proven in a courtcase that Michael Jackson never did any harm to a child. Below you will find a link that will be educational for Mr. Schofield, since this blog clearly points out the conspiracies against Michael Jackson both in 1993 and in 2003. Why hasn't that ever been pointed out in your show I wonder?
To quote you:
"However, when Mr McKenzie gave his opinion on the safety of children formerly in the care of Michael Jackson, and referred to the well known allegations that were made about him, the programme’s presenter Philip Schofield did point out immediately that Michael Jackson was not found guilty in relation to those allegations, and that no-one knows that any children in his care would be at risk."
And that no-one knows that any children in his care would be at risk? What kind of comment is that? Let's be hypothetical here. What if someone would accuse Prince William for the same horrible things? What if that will go to court and he will be cleared of all charges. What would be discussed in your programme? I can tell you, you would shoot down the accusing party and do anything to find proof of conspiracy and extortion. You would question the allegations, most definitely when they are as ridiculous as the allegations against Michael Jackson. AND YOU SHOULD, because when someone is falsely accused that is in the spotlight like that, the media should report facts on the case, and if someone has been falsely accused, the media should clear his name.
"Following Mr McKenzie’s further comment that Michael Jackson’s children will have a better life without him, Philip challenged him again, and said the children would obviously disagree with Mr McKenzie’s “tough words”." You call that challenging? I cal that journalism without balls. Others would disagree, but I don't dare to speak up, oh no! Come on Edith, that's not challenging, that's called bad journalism. Challenging would have been if the host would have asked the guest if he was aware of the former extortion case of the Arvizo family, of the fact that Janet Arvizo flipped in the courtroom because she couldn't get her story straight, if he knew that Gavin Arvizo and his siblings lied multiple times throughout the trial, if he knew that the Arvizo children would call the DA's Sneddon and Zonen at their first names multiple times. I could go on for hours, but I won't. Just click the link to the blog below and you will understand my intense anger. Your host didn't ask any of these questions, but chose to keep people wondering whether or not Michael Jackson was guilty. THAT in my opinion is wrong and therefore I demand an official apologie from ITV and mr. Schofield. Mr. McKenzie is a lost case, he is on the hate bandwagon and his sole purpose is to damage Michael Jackson's name even more. But you as a broadcasting company should not stand for this and apologize. Believe me when I say that I am very persistant and will do anything in my power to see ITV make that apology. Today a Dutch regular guest in one of our most popular TV shows was dismissed because he accused someone else for sleeping with little boys. He had no right to say that and 1.) he is not welcome in the show anymore, and 2.) the broadcasting company demanded a public apalogy from that particular person, which will be aired as well. That is what ITV should do as well. Not only for the fans and supporters, his children or his family, but for everyone. We need to teach our children that they need to think for themselves, that they should ask questions and not be judgemental. We need them to learn to love one another. The media needs to take their responsibility seriously and report facts and shoot down biased and slanderous statements like McKenzie's. You might not be able to change someone's opinion, but you can at least show that you stand for honesty and justice, This goes not only for Michael Jackson, but ALL cases where people are unfairly treated.
Michael Jackson has been slandered most of his life because he didn't fit the "perfect son-in-law" picture. They have tried to bring him down with that he loves the most: children. Michael was good friends with your (and also all of our) beloved Princess Di. You saw her for who she was, she saw him for what he is, yet you can't seem to stop the hate campaigns against him. People like McKenzie should not even appear in your show anymore.
I want to remind you of who Michael Jackson truly is and what he has done for our world and for the children of the world. And REALLY read it this time, and then ask mr. McKenzie what he has contributed to this world, besides damaging the lives of celebrities half of his life.
January 10, 1984: Michael visits the unit for burn victims at Brotman-Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles.
April 9, 1984: David Smithee, a 14-year-old boy who suffers from cystic fibroses is invited to Michael's home. It was David's last wish to meet Michael. He dies 7 weeks later.
April 14, 1984: Michael equips a 19-bed-unit at Mount Senai New York Medical Center. This center is part of the T.J. Martell-Foundation for leukemia and cancer research.
July 5, 1984: During the Jackson's press conference at Tavern On The Green, Michael announces that his part of the earnings from the Victory Tour will be donated to three charitable organizations: The United Negro College Fund, Camp Good Times, and the T.J. Martell-Foundation.
July 14, 1984: After the first concert of the Victory Tour, Michael meets 8 terminally ill children backstage.
December 13, 1984: Michael visits the Brotman Memorial Hospital, where he had been treated when he was burned very badly during the producing of a Pepsi commercial. He donates all the money he receives from Pepsi, $1.5 million, to the Michael Jackson Burn Center for Children.
January 28, 1985: Michael and 44 other artists meet to record "We Are The World", written by Michael and Lionel Ritchie. The proceeds of this record are donated to the starving people in Africa.
1986: Michael set up the "Michael Jackson UNCF Endowed Scholarship Fund". This $1.5 million fund is aimed towards students majoring in performance art and communications, with money given each year to students attending a UNCF member college or university.
February 28, 1986: After having had a heart-transplant, 14-year-old Donna Ashlock from California gets a call from Michael Jackson. He had heard that she is a big fan of his. Michael invites her to his home as soon as she is feeling better. This visit takes place on March 8th. Donna stays for dinner and watches a movie together with Michael.
September 13, 1987: Michael supports a campaign against racism. He supports efforts of the NAACP, to fight prejudices against black artists.
October 1987: At the end of his Bad Tour, Michael donates some personal items to the UNESCO for a charitable auction. The proceeds will be for the education of children in developing countries.
February 1, 1988: The Song "Man In the Mirror" enters the charts. The proceeds from the sales of this record goes to Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times, a camp for children who suffer from cancer.
March 1, 1988: At a press conference held by his sponsor Pepsi, Michael presents a $600,000 check to the United Negro College Fund.
April 1988: Free tickets are given away for three concerts in Atlanta, Georgia to the Make A Wish Foundation.
May 22, 1988: Michael visits children who suffer from cancer in the Bambini-Gesu Children's Hospital in Rome. He signs autographs and gives away sweets and records to the little patients. He promises a check of 100,000 pounds to the hospital.
July 16, 1988: Before a concert at Wembley Stadium Michael meets the Prince of Wales and his wife Diana. He hands over a check of 150,000 pounds for the Prince's Trust, and a check of 100,000 pounds for the children's hospital at Great Ormond Street.
July 20, 1988: Michael visits terminally ill children at Great Ormond Street Hospital. At a unit for less critical patients he stays a little bit longer and tells a story.
August 29, 1988: At his 30th birthday Michael performs a concert in Leeds, England for the English charity-organization "Give For Life". The goal of this organization is the immunization of children. Michael presents a check for 65,000 pounds.
December 1988: Michael visits 12-year-old David Rothenburg. His father had 5 years earlier burned him very badly in an act of revenge against his former wife.
January 1989: The proceeds of one of Michael's shows in Los Angeles are donated to Childhelp USA, the biggest charity-organization against child-abuse. In appreciation of the contributions of Michael, Childhelp of Southern California is founding the "Michael Jackson International Institute for Research On Child Abuse".
January 10, 1989: The Bad Tour comes to an end. Under-privileged children are donated tickets for each concert and Michael donates money to hospitals, orphanages and charity-organizations.
February 7, 1989: Michael visits the Cleveland Elementary School in Stockton, California. Some weeks earlier a 25-year-old man had fired at the school's playground. 5 children had been killed and 39 had been wounded.
March 5, 1989: Michael invites 200 deprived children of the St. Vincent Institute for handicapped children and of the organization Big Brothers and Big Sisters to the Circus Vargas in Santa Barbara. After this event he invites them to his ranch to introduce his private zoo at his Neverland Ranch to them.
November 13, 1989: The organization "Wishes Granted" helps 4-year-old Darian Pagan, who suffers from leukemia to meet Michael. Michael invites the little boy to a performance of Canadian acrobats.
December 28, 1989: Young Ryan White, who suffers from hemophilia, spends his holidays on Michael's ranch. Ryan had been infected with AIDS by contaminated blood transfusions in 1984. After he was excluded from his school in Kokomo, Ryan fought against the discrimination of AIDS victims.
January 6, 1990: Michael invites 82 abused and neglected children through Childhelp to his Neverland Ranch. There are games, a Barbeque and a movie show provided for them.
July 1990: 45 children from the Project Dream Street, Los Angeles, for children with life-threatening illness are invited to Neverland Valley.
August 18, 1990: Michael invites 130 children of the YMCA summer program of Los Angeles and Santa Barbara to his Neverland Ranch.
May 6, 1991: Michael is invited to the Jane Goodall Charity event. Michael supports her, an advocate of behavioral research concerning chimpanzees in Gombe, Nigeria for more than 30 years.
July 26, 1991: Michael pays a visit to the Youth Sports & Art Foundation in Los Angeles. This Foundation supports families of gang members, and helps dealing with drug-abuse. Michael talks to the kids and presents them with a wide-screen TV set and a financial gift.
December 1991: Michael's office MJJ Productions treats needy families in Los Angeles with more than 200 turkey dinners.
February 1992: Within 11 days Michael covers 30,000 miles in Africa, to visit hospitals, orphanages, schools, churches, and institutions for mentally handicapped children.
February 3, 1992: At a press conference at the New York Radio City Music Hall, Michael announces that he is planning a new world tour, to raise funds for his new "Heal The World" Foundation. This Foundation will support the fight against AIDS, Juvenile Diabetes and will support the Camp Ronald McDonald and the Make A Wish Foundation.
May 6, 1992: Michael defrays the funeral-expenses for Ramon Sanchez, who was killed during the Los Angeles riots.
June 23, 1992: At a press conference in London, Michael makes an announcement about his Heal The World Foundation.
June 26, 1992: Michael presents the Mayor of Munich, Mr. Kronawitter, with a 40,000 DM-check for the needy people of the city.
June 29, 1992: Michael visits the Sophia Children's Hospital in Rotterdam and presents a check for 100,000 pounds.
July 1992: Michael donated L. 821,477,296 to La Partita del Cuore (The Heart Match) in Rome and donated 120,000 DM to children's charities in Estonia and Latvia.
July 25, 1992: On the occasion of a concert in Dublin, Ireland, Michael announces that he will give 400,000 pounds of the tour earnings to various charities.
July 29, 1992: Michael visits the Queen Elizabeth Children's Hospital in London. To the surprise the children, he brings Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse from Euro-Disney to the hospital.
July 31, 1992: On the Eve of his second concert at Wembley Stadium, Michael presents Prince Charles with a check of 200,000 pounds for the Prince's Trust.
August 16, 1992: 6 year old Nicholas Killen, who lost his eyesight caused by a life aiding cancer surgery, meets Michael backstage in Leeds, England.
September 1992: Michael donated 1 million pesetas to charity headed by the Queen of Spain.
September 30, 1992: President Iliescu of Romania inaugurates a playground for 500 orphans which Michael has financed. Michael discusses his Heal The World Foundation.
October 1, 1992: Michael chooses a concert in Bucharest, Romania for worldwide television broadcast. Bucharest is a logical choice due to the numerous orphanages the country is known for.
November 24, 1992: At Kennedy Airport in New York, Michael supervises the loading of 43 tons of medication, blankets, and winter clothes destined for Sarajevo. The Heal The World Foundation collaborates with AmeriCares to bring resources totaling $2.1 million to Sarajevo. They will be allocated under the supervision of the United Nations.
December 10, 1992: During a press conference at the American Ambassy in Tokyo Michael is presented with a check for $100,000 for the Heal The World Foundation by Tour Sponsor Pepsi.
December 26, 1992: During a broadcast request for donations to the United Negro College Fund, Michael declares: "Black Colleges and Universities are breeding some of the leading personalities of our time. They are on top in business, justice, science and technologies, politics and religion. I am proud, that the Michael Jackson Scholarship Program enabled more than 200 young men and women to get a qualified education."
January 19, 1993: Michael is one of the stars to perform at the Presidential Inauguration of Bill Clinton. Before he sings "Gone Too Soon" he draws the attention to the plights of the victims of AIDS and mentions his friend Ryan White.
January 26, 1993: At a press conference held at Century Plaza Hotel in Century City, Los Angeles, Michael is presented with a $200,000 donation from the National Football League and the Sponsors of the Super Bowl. He gets another $500,000 from the BEST Foundation for his Heal The World Foundation. At this occasion the foundation of "Heal L.A." is officially announced.
February 1993: In association with Sega, launched an initiative to distribute more than $108,000 of computer games and equipment to children's hospitals, children's homes, and children's charities throughout the U.K.
March 1993: The foundation of an independent film company is announced. They will produce family-oriented movies. A part of the earnings will go to the Heal The World Foundation.
March 27, 1993: At a meeting at Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, Michael gives a 5-minute speech to 1200 teachers and politicians.
April 26, 1993: Within his "Heal LA" tour, Michael visits the Watta Health Foundation, and two schools in Los Angeles South Central.
May 5, 1993: Former President Jimmy Carter and Michael, who are chairmen of the "Heal Our Children/Heal The World" initiative, are in Atlanta to promote their "Atlanta Project Immunization Drive".
June 1993: Michael has announced that he will donate $1.25 million for children who have suffered from the riots in Los Angeles.
June 1993: 100 children from the Challengers Boys and Girls Club visit Neverland.
June 10, 1993: Michael promotes the new DARE-program. The purpose of the program is to inform children about the dangers of drug abuse.
June 18, 1993: Michael pays a visit to a hospital in Washington. He spends several hours with the young patients and plays chess with some of them.
August 1993: With Pepsi-Cola Thailand, donated $40,000 to Crown Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn's charity, the Rural School Children and Youth Development Fund, in support of school lunch programs in rural villages in Thailand.
August 1993: In conjunction with Pepsi-Cola International, donated new ambulances to the Contacts One Independent Living Center for Children in Moscow, Russia and the Hospital de Ninos Dr. Ricardo Gutierrez in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
October 1993: Donated $100,000 to the Children's Defense Fund, the Children's Diabetes Foundation, the Atlanta Project, and the Boys and Girl Clubs of Newark, New Jersey.
October 22, 1993: Michael visits a hospital in Santiago.
October 28, 1993: Michael makes it possible for 5000 underprivileged children to visit the Reino Aventura Park, where the whale Keiko ("Free Willy") is living.
November 5, 1993: Michael is guest at a children's party at the Hard Rock Cafe in Mexico City.
December 1993: With the Gorbachev Foundation, airlifted 60,000 doses of children's vaccines to Tblisi, Georgia.
December 16, 1993: The Heal The World Foundation UK supports "Operation Christmas Child" delivering toys, sweets, gifts and food to children in former Yugoslavia.
1994: Michael donates $500,000 to Elizabeth Taylor's AIDS Foundation.
January 7, 1994: On the weekend of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, Michael gives a party for more than 100 underprivileged children at his Neverland Ranch.
February 22, 1994: "The Jackson Family Honors" is televised. The earnings of the show are given to their own newly formed charity, "Family Caring for Families".
August 6, 1994: Michael and his wife Lisa Marie are visiting two children's hospitals in Budapest. They distribute toys to the ill children.
1995: Michael wants to free dolphins who have been locked up for years. He believes there should be legal guidelines about the way dolphins have to live in zoos and parks.
March 1995: Little Bela Farkas received a new liver. Michael and Lisa Marie met this 4-year-old boy during their trip to Hungary in 1994. Michael did everything to help Bela, whose only chance to live was getting a new liver. The Heal The World Foundation covered the surgery and the cost for caring.
June 21, 1996: Michael donated a four-times platinum disc of "HIStory" in aid of the Dunblane appeal at the Royal Oak Hotel, Sevenoaks in England.
July 18, 1996: In Soweto, South Africa Michael is laying down a wreath of flowers for youngsters who have been killed during the fights involving Apartheid.
September 1996: The first Sports Festival "Hope" was held for orphans and disadvantaged children. 3000 children and 600 volunteers took part in the Sports Festival and Michael Jackson was a special guest.
September 6, 1996: Michael visits the children's unit of a hospital in Prague.
October 1996: Michael visited a hospital for mentally challenged children in Kaoshiung, Taiwan and offered 2,000 free tickets to the sold out performance in Kaoshiung.
October 1, 1996: Michael donated the proceeds of his Tunisia concert to "The National Solidarity Fund", a charity dedicated to fighting poverty.
October 3, 1996: Michael visits a children's hospital and brings small gifts for the patients during a HIStory tour visit in Amsterdam. A room in the hospital (for parents who want to be with their children) is named after Michael.
November 1, 1996: Michael donates most of the earnings from a HIStory concert in Bombay, India to the poor people of the country.
November 7, 1996: Before his first concert in Auckland, New Zealand, Michael fulfills the wish of little Emely Smith, who is suffering from cancer, who wants to meet Michael.
November 25, 1996: Michael visited the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne, delivering toys, signing autographs, and visiting with children.
December 9, 1996: During a HIStory tour visit in Manila, Michael visits a children's hospital. He announces that a part of his concert earnings will be donated to the renovation of the hospital.
January 25, 1997: Michael waved his personal fee for his Bombay appearance and donated $1.1 million to a local charity helping to educate children living in slums.
April 4, 1997: British magazine "OK!" is publishing exclusive photos of Michael's son Prince. The magazine pays about 1 million pounds for the photos. Michael donates the money to charity.
June 18, 1997: Michael signed the "Children in Need" book auctioned by the charity UNESCO.
September 1998: Michael meets 5 year old Aza Woods, who suffers from cancer, at the Hilton Hotel in Las Vegas. Michael introduces Aza to the attraction "Star Trek: The Experience" and spends the rest of the afternoon with the little boy. Finally Michael invites Aza to spend some time with him at his Neverland Ranch.
November 16, 1998: Michael arrives in Harare, Zimbabwe. He is a member of the American Delegation invited by the Minister of Defense. The delegation thanks the government of Zimbabwe for helping to keep the peace in this area.
September 4, 1999: Michael presented Nelson Mandela with a check for 1,000,000 South African rand for the "Nelson Mandela Children's Fund."
January 22, 2000: During Christmas last year a violent storm ravaged the park of the Chateau de Versailles and destroyed 10,000 trees in the park. The estimated cost for rebuilding the park is around $20 million. Some celebrities are supporting the restoration of the park. French officials are reporting that Michael Jackson is one of them. He was one of the first people to donate money to this cause.
October 28, 2000:Michael painted a plate to be auctioned for the "Carousel of Hope Ball" benefiting childhood diabetes research.
March 6, 2001: Michael donated a black hat, a birthday phone-call and a jacket worn at the Monaco Music Awards in 2000 to the Movie Action for Children auction, an event being given by UNICEF with all proceeds will going to UNICEF's efforts to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission in Africa.
March 26, 2001: Michael handed out books to young people at a Newark, NJ theater. The event, which helped to launch the Michael Jackson International Book Club, part of his new Heal the Kids charity, aims to promote childhood reading and encourage parents to return to reading bedtime stories.
September 15, 2002: Michael donated 16 exclusively autographed items consisting of CD's, videos and 2 cotton napkins to aid in the support of the victims of a severe flood in Germany. These items were auctioned off for charity and managed to raise 3935 Euro (US$ 3,814).
October 12, 2002: Michael Jackson invited more than 200 Team Vandenberg members, who recently returned from overseas deployments, and their families to his Neverland Ranch. This was to show his appreciation for the sacrifices the military in his community make.
November 19-29, 2002: Michael donated an autographed teddy bear dressed in his likeness to Siegfried & Roy's celebrity teddy bear auction. This auction benefits Opportunity Village which is a non-profit organization based in Las Vegas (USA) that enhances the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families. Michael's autographed teddy bear raised $5,000 for the charity.
November 21, 2002: Michael donated a jacket to the The Bambi Charity Event in Berlin which raised $16,000.
April 25, 2002: Michael Jackson performed at a fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee at the Apollo Theater in Harlem helping to raise nearly $3 million dollars towards voter registration.
June 2003: The Wolf family, who experienced serious damages to their belongings during the flood in Saxony, Germany last August, was invited to Berlin by Michael Jackson when he was at the Bambi Awards. On that occasion Michael invited them to Neverland. In June, they spent three days at Neverland, meeting Michael and his children.
Charity Awards
May 14, 1984: At a ceremony in the White House President Reagan presents Michael an award for special efforts; he is honored for his participation in a national ad campaign against drunk driving.
January 1989: The "Say Yes To A Youngsters Future" program honors Michael in recognition of his efforts to encourage children to natural sciences and award him with the "National Urban Coalition Artist/Humanitarian Of The Year Award".
March 1989: At the Universal Amphitheater in Universal City, California, Michael receives the Black Radio Special Award for his humanitarian efforts.
September 22, 1989: The Capital Children's Museum awards Michael with the Best Of Washington 1989 Humanitarian Award in recognition of his efforts to raise money for the museum, and for his never-ending support of children.
February 3, 1990: From Japan Michael receives a Role Model Award.
April 5, 1990: During a ceremony, where Michael is awarded as "Entertainer Of The Decade", Michael meets President George Bush, who honors him with the "Point Of Light" award. Michael receives this award for his philanthropic activities. President Bush explains Michael's humanitarian commitments to the press.
September 14, 1990: The Council of the American Scouts honors Michael with the first "Good Scout Humanitarian Award". Michael receives this award for his humanitarian activities by supporting the Make A Wish Foundation, the Prince's Trust, the United Negro College Fund and Childhelp USA.
October 23, 1990: Michael Jackson and Elton John will be the first recipients of the award in memory of Ryan White, which will be handed over in 1991.
May 1, 1992: President George Bush presents Michael with the "Point of Light" award for his continuing support of deprived children. During his stay, Michael visits little Raynal Pope, who had been injured very badly by dogs.
June 3, 1992: The organization "One To One", who is caring for better living conditions of young people, honors Michael with an award for his commitment to deprived youngsters.
July 1993: The American Friends of Hebrew University honors Michael with the Scopus Award 1993.
August 1993: The Jack The Rapper Awards are presented and Michael is honored with the "Our Children, Our Hope Of Tomorrow" award.
November 17, 1993: Michael rejects the Scopus Award. He was nominated for this award, which was planned to be given him on January 29th, 1994.
April 12, 1994: On occasion of the 2nd Children's Choice Award ceremony at Cit Center in New York, Michael is presented with the "Caring For Kids" award. This award is to honor celebrities, who take time for young people. 100,000 children and young people from 8 to 18 years old gave Michael their vote of confidence. The Children's Choice Awards are sponsored by Body Sculpt, a charity organization, that offers drug-prevention programs for young people.
November 2, 1995: Michael receives the award "Diamont of Africa".
March, 30, 1996: The Ark Trust-Foundation, who wants to draw the attention of the public eye on animal's problems, presents the 10th Genesis Award. Michael is presented with the 1995 Doris Day Award. He gets this award for the "Earth Song" video, which draws attention to the plight of the animals.
May 1, 1999: At the Bollywood awards in New York, Michael is presented with an award for his humanitarian activities. The award is signed: "Though he comes from the young American tradition, Michael is the embodiment of an old indian soul. His actions are an expression of the philosophy of Weda, which asked to work for the people - not for one's own interests."
Organizations
The Millennium-Issue of the "Guinness Book Of Records" names Michael as the Pop Star who supports the most charity organizations. The following projects are supported by Michael Jackson:
AIDS Project L.A.
American Cancer Society
Angel Food
Big Brothers of Greater Los Angeles
BMI Foundation
Brotherhood Crusade
Brothman Burn Center
Camp Ronald McDonald
Childhelp U.S.A.
Children's Institute International
Cities and Schools Scholarship Fund
Community Youth Sports & Arts Foundation
Congressional Black Caucus
Dakar Foundation
Dreamstreet Kids
Dreams Come True Charity
Elizabeth Taylor Aids Foundation
Heal The World Foundation
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
Love Match
Make A Wish Foundation
Minority Aids Project
Motown Museum
NAACP
National Rainbow Coalition
Rotary Club of Australia
Society of Singers
Starlight Foundation
The Carter Center's Atlanta Project
The Sickle Cell Research Foundation
Transafrica
United Negro College Fund
United Negro College Fund Ladder's of Hope
Volunteers of America
Watts Summer Festival
Wish Granting
YMCA - 28th Street/Crenshaw
Report THAT!
And here is the link to the blog: http://doubledutchblogs.wordpress.com/2 ... vengeance/ (http://doubledutchblogs.wordpress.com/2010/02/19/v-for-vendetta-v-for-vengeance/) Tell your host to do his homework so maybe next time he will be able to actually ask some intelligent questions when he get's ridiculous comments from his guests next time.
Again: I demand a public apology from ITV and mr. Schofield for the errors made in the interviews. I want ITV to make a statement that they oppose the slanderous statements that mr. McKenzie made and that they do not stand for hate campaigns like that. And I am not alone in this, I can tell you that and we will not stop until ITV does what it has to do. A CC of this email will again be sent to OFCOM and this time also to the Jackson family members and PCC.
Awaiting your quick reply,
yours sincerely,
Souza - The Netherlands
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Good for you Souza!! I loved reading every word of that email you sent - it made my eyes tear up too. Beautifully written and I'm glad you didn't accept her response to be the end of the matter. It's too easy for them to send off a fake apology, if they bother to respond at all. I've only received one response and it was automated and said "please don't reply to this email"... :? If you don't mind, I would like to use parts of your letter for my use as well.
Once again - awesome job girl! :D
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Wow Souza.... that is a brilliant response email. One can feel the outrage coming from your well chosen words. I think this Edith at ITV is realizing about now this is far from over.
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Well done Souza!
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another new replies for me:
Tue, November 16, 2010 1:29:18 PMKELVIN MACKENZIE
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Thank you for your email.
We are very sorry that you were offended by the comments made by Kelvin McKenzie on This Morning on 9 November. We accept that his comments about Michael Jackson caused offence to some viewers, which we regret.
However, when Mr McKenzie gave his opinion on the safety of children formerly in the care of Michael Jackson, and referred to the well known allegations that were made about him, the programme’s presenter Philip Schofield did point out immediately that Michael Jackson was not found guilty in relation to those allegations, and that no-one knows that any children in his care would be at risk. Following Mr McKenzie’s further comment that Michael Jackson’s children will have a better life without him, Philip challenged him again, and said the children would obviously disagree with Mr McKenzie’s “tough words”. He also invited viewers to give their views on Mr McKenzie’s comments, making clear that these were not expressed by the programme but by Mr McKenzie in a personal capacity. Later on in the programme, a comment was read out from a viewer who strongly disagreed with Mr McKenzie’s views.
Although we acknowledge Mr McKenzie’s comments were offensive to some viewers, they were challenged and contextualised immediately by the presenter. In the context of a spontaneous live discussion about a highly controversial (and deceased) celebrity, arising from a talking point in the news (namely the Jackson children’s recent TV interview with Oprah Winfrey), we consider that the programme overall exhibited balance. Whilst we appreciate that some viewers, particularly fans of Michael Jackson, would strongly disagree with Mr McKenzie’s personal opinions, we do not agree that the programme was inaccurate as such (as the comments were clearly expressed as opinion) or that it breached generally accepted standards. Overall the presenters and the other contributor (Lesley Joseph) were supportive of the children’s decision to be interviewed and stated that they were well-adjusted and had expressed their love for their father.
Regards
This Morning Programme
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rowdyangel, I think they are sending the same email to everyone, I too came.
Thank you for your email.
We are very sorry that you were offended by the comments made by Kelvin McKenzie on This Morning on 9 November. We accept that his comments about Michael Jackson caused offence to some viewers, which we regret.
However, when Mr McKenzie gave his opinion on the safety of children formerly in the care of Michael Jackson, and referred to the well known allegations that were made about him, the programme’s presenter Philip Schofield did point out immediately that Michael Jackson was not found guilty in relation to those allegations, and that no-one knows that any children in his care would be at risk. Following Mr McKenzie’s further comment that Michael Jackson’s children will have a better life without him, Philip challenged him again, and said the children would obviously disagree with Mr McKenzie’s “tough words”. He also invited viewers to give their views on Mr McKenzie’s comments, making clear that these were not expressed by the programme but by Mr McKenzie in a personal capacity. Later on in the programme, a comment was read out from a viewer who strongly disagreed with Mr McKenzie’s views.
Although we acknowledge Mr McKenzie’s comments were offensive to some viewers, they were challenged and contextualised immediately by the presenter. In the context of a spontaneous live discussion about a highly controversial (and deceased) celebrity, arising from a talking point in the news (namely the Jackson children’s recent TV interview with Oprah Winfrey), we consider that the programme overall exhibited balance. Whilst we appreciate that some viewers, particularly fans of Michael Jackson, would strongly disagree with Mr McKenzie’s personal opinions, we do not agree that the programme was inaccurate as such (as the comments were clearly expressed as opinion) or that it breached generally accepted standards. Overall the presenters and the other contributor (Lesley Joseph) were supportive of the children’s decision to be interviewed and stated that they were well-adjusted and had expressed their love for their father.
Regards
This Morning Programme
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Still auto-replies :? I'll let you know when I receive a real one
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Autoreplies :roll:
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Exactly, that's why I replied to them. Hopefully I'll get another response.
This is what I submitted:
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Thank you for responding to my issues and concerns. I appreciate your explanation concerning the infractions imposed on Michael Jackson's character by Mr. MacKenzie during this interview. I am sure that the fallout from those remarks will continue to be forthcoming as viewers are generally tired of the media asserting personal inuendos into truth reporting. That being said brings me to the main reason for this reply.
Mr. MacKenzie made very disturbing remarks against Michael Jackson's children. It is never, in my opinion, correct or responsible to turn an adult discussion into a forum to interject personal abominations towards one's children. That these remarks were not edited out somehow is incredulous and unethical and demands a public apology to them.
Michael Jackson's children are old enough to have watched this broadcast and to have suffered emotionally as a result of it. Unfortunately, they are no longer sheltered from the ills of society as they were when their father was present. Heaven knows that Michael Jackson suffered enough grief at the hands of the uninformed. However, that does not make it a hereditary condition of which his children must also suffer. They are innocent children and have committed no offenses against anyone. They therefore should not be subjected to frivilous attacks of cruelty against them. In that vein it is imperative that professionals be responsible and use tact and discernment in discussions that could adversely affect them. I would hope that to be the norm for ANY and ALL children. To do less would certainly be a disservice to society at large.
I feel strongly that a public apology to Michael Jackson and his children is warranted for the actions of Mr. MacKenzie as an invited guest on your show. Though there were other things that were seriously out of order, this infraction really struck an emotional nerve in me.
I don't know how important it is for you to try to make amends to the general public. But in my eyes, it makes good business sense and it i s the only humane thing to do. It would certainly make life a little easier for you and for ITV. Wouldn't you agree?
sincerely,
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Same here...
Thank you for your email.
We are very sorry that you were offended by the comments made by Kelvin McKenzie on This Morning on 9 November. We accept that his comments about Michael Jackson caused offence to some viewers, which we regret.
However, when Mr McKenzie gave his opinion on the safety of children formerly in the care of Michael Jackson, and referred to the well known allegations that were made about him, the programme’s presenter Philip Schofield did point out immediately that Michael Jackson was not found guilty in relation to those allegations, and that no-one knows that any children in his care would be at risk. Following Mr McKenzie’s further comment that Michael Jackson’s children will have a better life without him, Philip challenged him again, and said the children would obviously disagree with Mr McKenzie’s “tough words”. He also invited viewers to give their views on Mr McKenzie’s comments, making clear that these were not expressed by the programme but by Mr McKenzie in a personal capacity. Later on in the programme, a comment was read out from a viewer who strongly disagreed with Mr McKenzie’s views.
Although we acknowledge Mr McKenzie’s comments were offensive to some viewers, they were challenged and contextualised immediately by the presenter. In the context of a spontaneous live discussion about a highly controversial (and deceased) celebrity, arising from a talking point in the news (namely the Jackson children’s recent TV interview with Oprah Winfrey), we consider that the programme overall exhibited balance. Whilst we appreciate that some viewers, particularly fans of Michael Jackson, would strongly disagree with Mr McKenzie’s personal opinions, we do not agree that the programme was inaccurate as such (as the comments were clearly expressed as opinion) or that it breached generally accepted standards. Overall the presenters and the other contributor (Lesley Joseph) were supportive of the children’s decision to be interviewed and stated that they were well-adjusted and had expressed their love for their father.
Regards
This Morning Programme
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Tue, November 16, 2010 1:29:18 PMKELVIN MACKENZIE
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Thank you for your email.
We are very sorry that you were offended by the comments made by Kelvin McKenzie on This Morning on 9 November. We accept that his comments about Michael Jackson caused offence to some viewers, which we regret.
However, when Mr McKenzie gave his opinion on the safety of children formerly in the care of Michael Jackson, and referred to the well known allegations that were made about him, the programme’s presenter Philip Schofield did point out immediately that Michael Jackson was not found guilty in relation to those allegations, and that no-one knows that any children in his care would be at risk. Following Mr McKenzie’s further comment that Michael Jackson’s children will have a better life without him, Philip challenged him again, and said the children would obviously disagree with Mr McKenzie’s “tough words”. He also invited viewers to give their views on Mr McKenzie’s comments, making clear that these were not expressed by the programme but by Mr McKenzie in a personal capacity. Later on in the programme, a comment was read out from a viewer who strongly disagreed with Mr McKenzie’s views.
Although we acknowledge Mr McKenzie’s comments were offensive to some viewers, they were challenged and contextualised immediately by the presenter. In the context of a spontaneous live discussion about a highly controversial (and deceased) celebrity, arising from a talking point in the news (namely the Jackson children’s recent TV interview with Oprah Winfrey), we consider that the programme overall exhibited balance. Whilst we appreciate that some viewers, particularly fans of Michael Jackson, would strongly disagree with Mr McKenzie’s personal opinions, we do not agree that the programme was inaccurate as such (as the comments were clearly expressed as opinion) or that it breached generally accepted standards. Overall the presenters and the other contributor (Lesley Joseph) were supportive of the children’s decision to be interviewed and stated that they were well-adjusted and had expressed their love for their father.
Regards
This Morning Programme
I was just about to post the same email reply, my reply from This Morning is identical so I wont repost it save space. :lol:
Guess its their standard reply.
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I received the same this morning ...
Thank you for your email.
We are very sorry that you were offended by the comments made by Kelvin McKenzie on This Morning on 9 November. We accept that his comments about Michael Jackson caused offence to some viewers, which we regret.
However, when Mr McKenzie gave his opinion on the safety of children formerly in the care of Michael Jackson, and referred to the well known allegations that were made about him, the programme’s presenter Philip Schofield did point out immediately that Michael Jackson was not found guilty in relation to those allegations, and that no-one knows that any children in his care would be at risk. Following Mr McKenzie’s further comment that Michael Jackson’s children will have a better life without him, Philip challenged him again, and said the children would obviously disagree with Mr McKenzie’s “tough words”. He also invited viewers to give their views on Mr McKenzie’s comments, making clear that these were not expressed by the programme but by Mr McKenzie in a personal capacity. Later on in the programme, a comment was read out from a viewer who strongly disagreed with Mr McKenzie’s views.
Although we acknowledge Mr McKenzie’s comments were offensive to some viewers, they were challenged and contextualised immediately by the presenter. In the context of a spontaneous live discussion about a highly controversial (and deceased) celebrity, arising from a talking point in the news (namely the Jackson children’s recent TV interview with Oprah Winfrey), we consider that the programme overall exhibited balance. Whilst we appreciate that some viewers, particularly fans of Michael Jackson, would strongly disagree with Mr McKenzie’s personal opinions, we do not agree that the programme was inaccurate as such (as the comments were clearly expressed as opinion) or that it breached generally accepted standards. Overall the presenters and the other contributor (Lesley Joseph) were supportive of the children’s decision to be interviewed and stated that they were well-adjusted and had expressed their love for their father.
Regards
This Morning Programme
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I got the same one, just the usual standard response. :|
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I just received the same too!!!
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Maybe they are bored!i just hope they read our mails,because our mails are different :x
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The don´t care, that´s all.
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The don´t care, that´s all.
Yeah,it's sad
We are here to defend him to the bone,and they don't care about us,(omg,this song is everywhere :lol: )
Poor Michael,if they don't care about us...what about his feelings
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The fact that they send the same reply to everyone (I even received one after I replied to it), only shows us they are not even reading and taking this seriously. Good thing that we are now documenting that.
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Media never took serious MJ after 93 and the same they will do with his supporters. We are caled all kind of names :evil: believe me :(
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Media never took serious MJ after 93 and the same they will do with his supporters. We are caled all kind of names :evil: believe me :(
Who cares? They can call me whatever they want. Those who have patience will be rewarded, always.
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I got the same standard response...
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Media never took serious MJ after 93 and the same they will do with his supporters. We are caled all kind of names :evil: believe me :(
Who cares? They can call me whatever they want. Those who have patience will be rewarded, always.
Same thought !
They can call me by the worst names,can call me crazy,i really really don't care
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Tue, November 16, 2010 1:29:18 PMKELVIN MACKENZIE
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Thank you for your email.
We are very sorry that you were offended by the comments made by Kelvin McKenzie on This Morning on 9 November. We accept that his comments about Michael Jackson caused offence to some viewers, which we regret.
However, when Mr McKenzie gave his opinion on the safety of children formerly in the care of Michael Jackson, and referred to the well known allegations that were made about him, the programme’s presenter Philip Schofield did point out immediately that Michael Jackson was not found guilty in relation to those allegations, and that no-one knows that any children in his care would be at risk. Following Mr McKenzie’s further comment that Michael Jackson’s children will have a better life without him, Philip challenged him again, and said the children would obviously disagree with Mr McKenzie’s “tough words”. He also invited viewers to give their views on Mr McKenzie’s comments, making clear that these were not expressed by the programme but by Mr McKenzie in a personal capacity. Later on in the programme, a comment was read out from a viewer who strongly disagreed with Mr McKenzie’s views.
Although we acknowledge Mr McKenzie’s comments were offensive to some viewers, they were challenged and contextualised immediately by the presenter. In the context of a spontaneous live discussion about a highly controversial (and deceased) celebrity, arising from a talking point in the news (namely the Jackson children’s recent TV interview with Oprah Winfrey), we consider that the programme overall exhibited balance. Whilst we appreciate that some viewers, particularly fans of Michael Jackson, would strongly disagree with Mr McKenzie’s personal opinions, we do not agree that the programme was inaccurate as such (as the comments were clearly expressed as opinion) or that it breached generally accepted standards. Overall the presenters and the other contributor (Lesley Joseph) were supportive of the children’s decision to be interviewed and stated that they were well-adjusted and had expressed their love for their father.
Regards
This Morning Programme
In regards to this I got the same thing.
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Michael is the best,he is angel,he is so pure
He belongs to the heaven,
I loved music because of him.
I Love music,I love Michael.
could you please share your interest about music with me through http://www.okinstrument.com/ (http://www.okinstrument.com/) ?
Thank you very much,
I am welcoming your valued suggestion,
In addition,I have some musical instrument and I would like to cheap sell them
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*****UPDATE
Media suddenly interested in 'This Morning' complaints, but ignored over 100 complaints back in November. Suspicious?!....
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a299282/itv1-holds-urgent-this-morning-talks.html?sms_ss=twitter&at_xt=4d399a94b1390565,0
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*****UPDATE
Media suddenly interested in 'This Morning' complaints, but ignored over 100 complaints back in November. Suspicious?!....
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a299282/itv1-holds-urgent-this-morning-talks.html?sms_ss=twitter&at_xt=4d399a94b1390565,0
Interesting. I contacted DigitalSpy and linked this thread, showing them nothing was done by ITV after the complaints we made. I will let you know if they reply.
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*****UPDATE
Media suddenly interested in 'This Morning' complaints, but ignored over 100 complaints back in November. Suspicious?!....
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a299282/itv1-holds-urgent-this-morning-talks.html?sms_ss=twitter&at_xt=4d399a94b1390565,0
Interesting. I contacted DigitalSpy and linked this thread, showing them nothing was done by ITV after the complaints we made. I will let you know if they reply.
Well done!
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*****UPDATE
Media suddenly interested in 'This Morning' complaints, but ignored over 100 complaints back in November. Suspicious?!....
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a299282/itv1-holds-urgent-this-morning-talks.html?sms_ss=twitter&at_xt=4d399a94b1390565,0
Interesting. I contacted DigitalSpy and linked this thread, showing them nothing was done by ITV after the complaints we made. I will let you know if they reply.
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Awesome,I'm on my iPhone ATM as my laptop has gone in to have a check up but I will send them a letter also.I'd do it now but I can't bring myself to type a whole letter on this lol!
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Unbelievable!!!!! After all the complaints we made about Kelvin MacKenzie and nothing was done about it!! Now they are working themselves into a frenzy over something totally insignificant. Talk about not getting your priorities right!! So it's OK for someone to spew out horrible things about Michael Jackson but it's not OK for them to show men having themselves waxed???? :twisted: Shamone!!