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Re: Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
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07-08-2009 02:02 PM
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 So remember that shockingly tasteful Michael Jackson memorial that took place yesterday? You might've noticed that it was a pretty opulent affair, paid for by the taxpayers of Los Angeles. If you've been paying close attention, you might also know that California is facing a serious deficit, so paying for Michael Jackson's funeral service might seem a bit of a stretch.
Maybe you thought some beneficent corporation would step forward to foot the bill, or that the Jackson estate would pony up to cover the expense. You'd be wrong, but it's a nice thought. Instead, the Mayor of Los Angeles is reaching out to Michael Jackson fans the world over, asking them to donate to a PayPal account to help defray the costs of the ceremony.
That's right. You're not dreaming. The Mayor of Los Angeles has taken the same approach to microfinancing the Michael Jackson memorial as any random blogger might try to pay for his or her hosting fees.
Message Edited by JT_Ramsay on 07-08-2009 02:04 PM
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