http://www.consequentialstrangers.com/2009/07/07/of-course-katherine-jackson-can-do-it/ People Who Don't Seem To Matter... But Really Do Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:55:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 http://www.consequentialstrangers.com/2009/07/07/of-course-katherine-jackson-can-do-it/comment-page-1/#comment-44 Nancy Duncan, MSW, ACSW Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:48:12 +0000 http://www.consequentialstrangers.com/?p=493#comment-44 Melinda, ageism – don... Read More’t even get me started. What the heck does Katherine Jackson’s age have anything to do with her caring for her grandkids? Coming from my experience as a child abuse investigator who had the ability to remove kids, initiate court proceedings, and define what a family is or was or should be, I was glad to see those in the memorial to MJ stand-up for KJ. Who are we to judge other’s until we’ve walked in their shoes, lived their life, understand where their souls have been tragically broken? The entire MJ situation encompasses so many societal prejudices. And no, I will not disclose if I think he was a pedophile. I’ve put a number away and would stand up for any child or family. This only makes me frustrated with our society as a whole. Ageism, please define it if you can look at our judicial system (Supreme Court filled with most over 50) and ask yourself if the supreme court justices are old or wise, filled with knowledge?! Melinda, ageism – don… Read More’t even get me started. What the heck does Katherine Jackson’s age have anything to do with her caring for her grandkids? Coming from my experience as a child abuse investigator who had the ability to remove kids, initiate court proceedings, and define what a family is or was or should be, I was glad to see those in the memorial to MJ stand-up for KJ. Who are we to judge other’s until we’ve walked in their shoes, lived their life, understand where their souls have been tragically broken? The entire MJ situation encompasses so many societal prejudices. And no, I will not disclose if I think he was a pedophile. I’ve put a number away and would stand up for any child or family. This only makes me frustrated with our society as a whole. Ageism, please define it if you can look at our judicial system (Supreme Court filled with most over 50) and ask yourself if the supreme court justices are old or wise, filled with knowledge?!

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