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Michael Jackson's mysterious marriage
Readers weigh in on testimony by ex-wife Debbie Rowe
 Bill Robles / AP Michael Jackson, right, is seen seated in court in this artist rendering as his ex-wife Debbie Rowe testifies on the stand. Rowe reluctantly discussed the details of her relationship with Jackson. |
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When prosecutors called Michael Jackson's ex-wife to the stand in his child molestation trial, it was clear she would be forced to discuss at least some of the details of their marriage.
Everyone had an opinion about what she told the court.
Some of our readers found the arrangement between Jackson and Rowe, a nurse who worked for Jackson's dermatologist and bore the King of Pop two children, to be sweet and innocent. Others found it distasteful.
Many of the names Rowe was called don't merit printing, though more than a few made unkind barnyard allusions and worse.
And plenty of you felt we in the media had no business intruding on Jackson and Rowe's personal relationship. (To be fair, the Santa Barbara district attorney's office has some responsibility for raising this topic in Jackson's trial.)
Some of your comments about their marriage:
Not impressed
"What a joke, and it never should have been allowed to happen. I'm actually amazed that he (as well as she) has actually never been declared mentally incompetent to enter into any sort of legally binding commitment." -Joe, Chicago, Ill.
"Nothing but a sham. Who in their right mind would marry Michael Jackson?" -Antonia, Philadelphia, Pa.
"I believe that the marriage was solely entered into to deflect away his interest in young boys after the 1993 fiasco." -Bill, Venus, Tex.
"The marriage was a farce just as his marriage to Lisa Marie was a farce. Jackson married both woman for gain. With Presley it was image — let's not forget that it took place during the height of the 1993 allegations of molestation; and with Rowe it's the children. Lisa Marie can walk away and laughingly chalk it up to a lapse of judgement. Rowe on the other hand is emotionally attached." -Kammi, Wisconsin
What was Debbie thinking?
"It was truly a marriage of convenience for both. For Michael it was to have children and for Debbie it was for the money. It's so sad, because neither of them are qualified or deserve to be parents!" -Lisa, Springfield, Ohio
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"It's sad. Lovesick fan marries the king of manipulation and stands by him even though it is clear he thinks her role in his life is over because the children are born and he has been paid. She's an idiot. I have no idea what goes on in his head, but he is always thinking." -Kelly, Sacramento, Calif.
"How would she know what kind of a father he is? They never shared a home and when she did see the children Michael Jackson was not even around. This woman would say anything or do anything to please him. In her court testimony she stated as much. I hope the jury discounts her testimony." -Jane, San Francisco, Calif.
"She is as crazy as he is." -Miranda, Florence, Ky.
Leave them alone!
"Their marriage and relationship is a little weird, but who are we to judge? Whose marriage is actually sane? People judge Michael entirely because of his facial features and peculiar ways. Until HARD CORE evidence is presented, Michael should be left alone and only be judged by you know who!" -H. Milly, Boston, Mass.
"I think its none of my business, just like it's none of yours! Leave the man and woman alone!! Geesh!" -Ellen, Boulder Creek, Calif.
"Considering that half of marriages and a great percentage of non-marital relationships end, who is anyone to judge Mr. Jackson's marriage? People get married for all kinds of reasons ... " -Derek, Oklahoma City, Okla.
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