The Michael Jackson phenom

Do you find yourself both being drawn to the Michael Jackson story and at the same time repelled by the 24/7 news coverage? Gone: the Iranian revolution; Out: The U.S. withdrawel from Iraqi cities and towns.

Even Keith Olbermann had to tear up his planned interviews to feature all things Jackson this last week.

NCR Young Voice columnist Jamie Manson offers explanations.


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