Micheal Jackson vs Iran

[Cr0at1a]

i can't believe that Michael Jackson dying is getting 24/7 coverage while the Iran election is "old news".

What do you think is more newsworthy?

I personally think this is a very sad sign of today's society.

[LuckyJim]

I couldn't possibly agree more. It's depressing, frankly.

[Cr0at1a]

I see people voting for Micheal - can you tell us why?

I was watching CBC Newsworld and the host said "Really the only important news around the world today"

I don't get it - why?

So seeing the Thriller video (which I can't stand) is more important than learning how the Iranian Secret Police are shooting protestors who want real democracy and freedom in Iran.

[angekfire]

I voted Michael Jackson because I was being funny.

[kgen]

An unfortunate reality, but you can't really say that it's sad because it's human nature to care about people/events that have had an influence on their lives. Much like how many people would jump in front of a car for their pet, yet not flinch when they hear about deaths on the news. In that respect, how can a the turmoil of a country half way around the world compete with the glory years growing up listening to MJ? It's not particularly reflective of "today's society" in any more a way than, say, teeny bopper music for example... every generation seems to think that it's all downhill from theirs...

[Cr0at1a]

MJ IMHO is a "has been freak" who has not done anything in more than two decades while Iran is about the future and something that will really affect the lives of hundreds of millions of people.

So Iran has had it's 15 minutes in the spotlight. It is almost like the news gods are saying "Oh - you in Iran failed your little revolution - you are sooooo boring now".

[Cospa]

I voted MJ, it's just more interesting. News programs need ratings too and they know which news stories people want to watch.

[kgen]

MJ IMHO is a "has been freak" who has not done anything in more than two decades while Iran is about the future and something that will really affect the lives of hundreds of millions of people.

So Iran has had it's 15 minutes in the spotlight. It is almost like the news gods are saying "Oh - you in Iran failed your little revolution - you are sooooo boring now".

How many days into the Iranian conflict has it been? How many days have passed since MJ's death? Try to calm down before passing judgement on our society based on half a day's worth of events, eh?

[MrDisco]

*snip*

Clearly you have your extreme bias so really what's the point of this thread? To start a flame war?

The purpose of the news is not to satisfy your personal agenda. There is not a single news editor in any medium who would pass up the death of a cultural icon beloved by millions across the planet (despite your prejudice this is a fact).

And in case you missed it, CNN has an entire section devoted to Iran so I'm not exactly sure what you're beef is. Has anything changed in Iran since Monday? Has Ahmadinejad stepped down? A new result in the recount? A new election called? Hmm..no, no, annnnnd no. So what exactly is there to report that deserves top billing?

[cube11]

its not what we do..its what you and people in iran do..since the govt came hard ..there are no more huge protests in tehran..everything is starting to fizzle out..face it if nothing significant takes place..world media will move on to the next big story

[ever1221]

I dunno if you guys know the definition of the word Legend...its just 2 names

1- MJ
2- Mohammed ALI

and yes ofcourse MJ's death is more important than iran, I dont give a damn about Iran, a legend died and you want people to ignore?

[custy]

I think the problem with the Iran issue is the limitations of Western media and journalists in the region to cover the issue.

[nano]

i think Micheal Jackson's death will be reported more in Iran then the election protests..

[ever1221]

i think Micheal Jackson's death will be reported more in Iran then the election protests..

good point

[thelefteyeguy]

how long will it be before the first reported sighting of MJ?

sightings have been dogging Elvis since his death...i think it will be the same for MJ...I will miss the MJ of my teenage years...not so much the one from my adulthood.

RIP