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"Steppin' Out" Magazine Steps All Over Michael Jackson

by Celebuzz on Jul. 3, 2009 09:00 AM / 36 Comments

Not everyone is totally broken up over the death of music legend Michael Jackson last week.

With what might be called an anti-tribute, Steppin' Out magazine is lashing out at the deceased King of Pop a mere week after his passing.

In a column charmingly entitled, "*sshole of the Week: Michael Jackson," Steppin' Out scribe Chaunce Hayden lambastes Jackson for his reputed inappropriate behavior with minor children. (Though Jackson had been accused multiple times of child molestation, he was never convicted of such a crime and was acquitted of child-molestation charges during a 2005 trial.)

"I refuse to jump on the 'rest in peace, we love you, Michael' bandwagon and shed tears over someone who was so f*cking despicable. How quickly the world forgets or conveniently chooses not to remember," Hayden writes. "Allow me to quickly recap the life of this troubled superstar: Michael Jackson was a pedophile. Michael Jackson was a drug addict. Michael Jackson abused his own children both physically and emotionally. Michael Jackson was a deadbeat who owed millions in unpaid bills. Oh yeah, and Michael Jackson could sing and dance like a motherf*cker. And now, he's dead. Boo hoo. What surprises me is how long this frail child molester was able to physically walk the earth."

Wow, judge, jury and poison-penned journalist all in one!

The column concludes, "I will not mourn the death of Michael Jackson no more than I would mourn the death of any pedophile that hunts down children for deviant pleasure...Regardless of his musical abilities. Tonight, as I write this column, my heart and tears go out to those children who grew up much too soon thanks to the 'King of Pop'."

Harsh words, but it's hardly a unique sentiment, as the national dialogue about the complicated life of Michael Jackson continues to unfold.

Let us know what you think in the comments section: Is Chaunce Hayden totally out of line, or does he have a point?

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brenda conner 4 mos ago
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[The point is, he paid them off to leave him alone, he was very private and not because he was a pedophile. He just wanted to get on with his life, but people like you drove him to pills and sh*t. All them people wanted was his money and for you to judge someone, you better take a look around and at yourself ***hole. You are nothing but a prick with no heart for his family. Maybe we should dig around in your background and see what we can find out and make that public. What goes around comes around and you will get yours in due time. Get over it because he might have passed away, but he will never go away. You got to love it!!!!! God Bless his family and may he now be at peace from dumb ignorant people like you. He will be in my families prayers everyday and his family. Love you Michael
brenda conner 4 mos ago
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Everybody has skeletons in their closet and the thing of it is, people need to get a real life and focus on the world and what the hell is going wrong, not whether Michael was a pedophile. We have soldiers dieing everyday in war and the economy is broke and no jobs to go around. Write something about that, not what you think of someone that is not here to defend himself. If more people were like him, very inspirational and caring and loving, this would be a beautiful world. Go check your closets people. God bless Michael Jackson and his family. They are in our prayers and thoughts everyday and he will be remembered forever. Ha Ha Ha Live with it and get over it yourself.
BRENDA CONNER 4 mos ago
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KISS HIS ASS, BUT YOU WILL NEVER KISS IT GOODBYE, BECAUSE HE WILL LIVE ON FOREVER IN OUR LIVES UNTIL THE DAY YOUR IGID ASS DIES!!!! I PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. YOU NEED TO HAVE THE HEART HE HAD, YOU MIGHT NOT BE SO IGNORANT. I FEEL SORRY FOR YOU, STICK YOUR COMMENTS UP YOUR ASS AND GET GLAD. MICHAEL JACKSON LIVES ON IN HIS MUSIC AND HIS VIDEOS AND IN SPIRIT. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!!! MAY HE BRING THE HEAVENS TOGETHER. I CAN SEE OUR LORD JESUS ROCKIN WITH MICHAEL NOW. LOVE TO SEE IT!!!!!!!!
dave 4 mos ago
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that reporter is a complete idiot. and so is every person who doesn't understand why someone is innocent until proven guilty
2Cents 4 mos ago
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@ Smitty--On the flip-side, what MOTHER would accept $20 million rather than "fight tooth and nail" to put a criminal behind bars and save other children? I think that is the better question.....Fact is, the man was wealthy, generous and mild-mannered-three qualities that bring out the moochers. We will never know what really happened either way and I think it's about d*amn time to let him rest in peace.
OB 4 mos ago
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People are always finding a way of making money and fame. hence a reason one child came out saying a story and when others saw his story they also began INVENTING that Micheal abuse them. Know will see who will be giving them money since Micheal is no longer er. One last thing why when Micheal was alive people didnt treat him to his best? why when he needed help many back off and know everyone wants to come to talk marvelouse about him after they do gave him his back. Micheal no matter what everyone will remember you no one will ever be like you.