madlithuanian Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Not to sounds harsh, but as I've read, the Los Angeles and California taxpayers are footing a serious bill for the Jackson funeral. From my understanding, it sounds like it should be a cost that both the Jackson family and the promotion company, AEG, should be paying. The Staples Center and surround Theater hold about 25,000 people at best, and my understanding is the Jackson family had about half that held for them. it kind of almost sounds like a private ceremony and promotion. I just don't feel it's right in this economy for the taxpayers to be footing the bill when both the Jackson family and AEG have the means to foot this bill and are making money off it. The tickets are free, but the parking and consessions aren't. I have no problem with a nice send-off, but I just don't see how public money should be used to do it. Just curious if anyone feels similar or just the opposite... This is a pretty big issue hee in LA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunkBomber Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Its California. Would you expect anything else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madlithuanian Posted July 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 I suppose not... The great weather doesn't come for free... Its California. Would you expect anything else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connorbear Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 I suppose not... The great weather doesn't come for free... Exactly. Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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