You see people damned Michael too, now that he's dead they're all trying tribute him and stuff, I forgave Micahel a long time ago and don't think this should damn him, I could see if he did it over and over and over, but that's not a flier, it's done, he did his time paid his dues.. Let the man be

if he releases a CD tomorrow, I'm buying it.

Why are people acting as if it's just a singular incident, and ignoring the fact that he also

A) doesn't demonstrate that he grasps the seriousness of what it is

B) disrespectful to anyone that questions it, or criticizes, i.e: even Oprah

C) even makes immature jokes about dark skinned women.

A mistake is something like saying you're a bitch or ho. mistakes aren't punching someone so many times their face is turned into a pulp. Do i think he should be lynched forever? Nope, but do I think he should live the life of a popular celebrity? no. 95% of abusers tend to repeat it over again. people don't owe him anything at all.