Opinionator #1
Prosecution Rests in Jackson Case
For this blog I chose to discuss the Case against Michael Jackson’s doctor. The prosecution is trying to convict Dr. Conrad Murray with involuntary man slaughter charges. Throughout the course of the trial audio recordings have been played showcasing Jacksons so called, “addictions” to prescription drugs. Jackson stated, “I never had a childhood” and “I need my milk”, which he was referring to the drug propofol, (which is a powerful anesthetic) that was given to him by Murray to help him sleep. Over the course of the trial the prosecution has called several witness including concert promoters and medical experts. One of the witnesses was Dr. Steven Shafer who told the jury, “By Dr. Murray prescribing such a strong dose of propofol that he was acting more like an employee rather than a doctor.” He also stated that, “We are in a Pharmaceutical never-never land, something that has only been done to Michael Jackson and no one else in history,” referring to the combination of drugs that Murray prescribed to Jackson. Prosecutors also claimed that Murray was more concerned about his salary than with his patient.
Although I feel that the prosecution has a leg to stand on with this case, I am not sure that I can agree fully with the charges. Although the prosecutions accusations might be accurate, I don’t feel that Dr. Murray should go to prison for them. I feel that a lot of doctors are more concerned with money rather than their patients. “Let he who is perfect cast the first stone.” We should all learn from this situation, especially doctors. Michael Jackson’s death is a sad tragedy but I don’t feel that his doctor should go to prison for Jackson’s decisions. In my opinion he was a grown man and was accountable for his own actions. I feel we need to let go of the past and honor Jackson by enjoying the wonderful music that he left behind.
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