Someone's Tupac-ing Michael Jackson

I don't want to ignite a debate as to how much attention the death of Michael Jackson is getting in the press. I've heard all of your opinions in my email and on facebook. On the one hand, the man was the biggest and most influential pop star probably ever. MTV wouldn't exist without him and he remained popular for a staggering 40 years. On the other hand, he was reportedly a boy-hungry pedophile, and those suck. Either way, much in the way they did for Tupac Shakur, idiots are claiming he's not really dead. A website went up last night called MJisn'tdead.com. Here's one of the posts:

Upon close review of the photo of Michael Jackson being taken to the hospital, more and more people are agreeing that the person laying in the stretcher is in fact not dead, but instead alive and the death, poorly faked. As rumors spread viral across the internet a growing trend is occuring. More and more people and fans are believing that Michael Jackson is in fact alive and well, and his death has been faked. Without a doubt, the picture that is all over the net claiming to be MJ laying on a stretcher appears slightly strange upon further inspection. Look closely at what is going on in this picture. Notice the breathing apparatus that is being used on MJ’s face is not in the mouth or around it. It is in fact under his mouth, not the proper positioning for this device. The other paramedic assisting appears to be doing chest compressions however not in the right location. This should be performed slightly lower and more centered. Not to mention the reflections in the window the picture was taken through could be simply an easy way to cover up any photo doctoring of the sort. These are just some of the reasons the world is doubting the truth behind the death of the pop star known as MJ. Believe what you will, but something seems strange about the way this story has unfolded about the legendary pop star, Michael Jackson [mjisntdead.com].

Ugh. Look, I know you're disappointed about the death of that guy you always envisioned meeting one day. I know "Man in the mirror" spoke to you, "like, on a really deep level". But, I'm sorry. He's dead. People die. Does it suck? Of course. Whenever someone close to us or an influential figure dies it forces us all to consider our own mortality and that really sucks, but conspiracy theories are not a mature, intelligent way to deal with you grief and fear. Just drown out the bad thoughts with copious amounts of booze, like the rest of us, and stop making a public ass of yourself. The man is dead. RIP.