How much will the Michael Jackson tribute cost the city of Los Angeles?
Most of the obedient serfs close to the memorial aren’t saying how much it will cost citizens—and that includes public safety folks who, I could have sworn, work for us. However, a city official tells me we’re looking at this costing Los Angeles $3.5 million. And rising. For a city that is operating on a deep deficit. Still, to dedicated fans, that cost may sound reasonable; as Al Sharpton is so keen on reminding us, we’re dealing with an icon who apparently needs his own postage stamp and national holiday. However, you may be chapped to learn exactly how much the Jackson family and promoter AEG will be benefiting from this outlay of public funds… We already know that 11,000 fans will pack the Staples Center tomorrow. But less well known is that the Jackson family reportedly commandeered an additional 9,000 seats for its own private guests. So, much of the security surrounding Jackson’s “public” memorial tomorrow is actually, in essence, security for a private party for the Jacksons
Most of the obedient serfs close to the memorial aren’t saying how much it will cost citizens—and that includes public safety folks who, I could have sworn, work for us. However, a city official tells me we’re looking at this costing Los Angeles $3.5 million. And rising. For a city that is operating on a deep deficit. Still, to dedicated fans, that cost may sound reasonable; as Al Sharpton is so keen on reminding us, we’re dealing with an icon who apparently needs his own postage stamp and national holiday. However, you may be chapped to learn exactly how much the Jackson family and promoter AEG will be benefiting from this outlay of public funds… We already know that 11,000 fans will pack the Staples Center tomorrow. But less well known is that the Jackson family reportedly commandeered an additional 9,000 seats for its own private guests. So, much of the security surrounding Jackson’s “public” memorial tomorrow is actually, in essence, security for a private party for the Jacksons
