I'm baffled

Michael Jackson died a few days ago. It's tragic. It's sad. It's unfortunate. It's all those things and maybe more. But does it warrant coverage and speculation on so many TV channels 24/7? Is this what we are reduced to - making a reality show out of someone's death? He was singer, an entertainer. Yes, he broke some barriers and left a legacy but he wasn't President of the United States or the Pope. He was a troubled man who was into some weird things and made a lot of money for himself and those around him.
It's time to attend to things that are worthy of this kind of attention.
Like maybe the running of this country. Maybe if people were as interested in the inner workings of our country - or the world, for that matter - our planet wouldn't be in the shape it's in.
We have global warming, world hunger, countries in turmoil - and CNN et al are running non-stop coverage of the death of a singer. And one who hasn't even produced anything but litigation for the most part in recent years.
Don't get me wrong. I enjoyed Michael Jackson as much as anyone. His music was in the background to my early adult years.
But it's time to put things in perspective. And move on.