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Dr. Conrad Murray, the man accused to have lead to the cause of Michael Jackson‘s death was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter on Monday, after a 6 week trial.

But what really caught my attention in this entire fiasco is the “Michael Jackson and the Doctor: A Fatal Friendship,” documentary set to air on MSNBC tonight.

The film shows Dr. Conrad Murray recounting his relationship with the King of Pop up until his death. 

He says “I only wish that maybe in our dealings with each other, he was more forthcoming and honest to tell me things about himself.”

Dr. Murray gets way into depth on some of Michael’s unhealthy behavior. He also refers to the number one pop star as “desperate.” I think this not only tarnishes his legacy but completely disrespects the privacy of not only Michael Jackson, but his family as well.

It’s quite obvious that Michael Jackson was not the most normal individual through his public appearances and the publicized strange events of his life. Yes he climbed trees, wore mask and changed his appearance more than a chameleon for christ sake but where do we as human beings draw the line on the mockery?

To millions of fans around the world Michael Jackson was pop royalty that changed the world of music forever. He has been idolized by some of the greatest artist and has changed so many lives for the better.

Throughout Michael’s career his behavior was constantly looked at as bizarre and absolutely crazy. Society quickly turned to judging and ridiculing the man who was not only the biggest pop star to walk this earth, but a brother, a son and a father. This possibly causing more ordeals to him and leading to his tragic death and abuse of drugs. Rather than embracing Michael, his troubles and trying to understand them, society and the media continues to exploit them.

The icon like many people all over the world had an abusive and troubled childhood and I think it safe to say once enormous fame is added to the mix any human being would have some mental instability.

For a man whose life has been under a microscope since childhood, can we not give him some respect, if not for him, for his family and children?

Can we have an ounce of compassion?

~ Evanka W