There is A Bid To Give Michael Jackson The Nobel Peace Prize - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 07-27-2009, 12:58 PM

Michael Jackson fans have launched a campaign calling for the superstar to be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.

The late star's fans have flocked to sign online petitions supporting the move.

They say he should be honoured for his charity work and "lifelong dedication to the well being of humanity".

So far, more than 2,000 people have added their names to the campaign started by Los Angeles student Anneliese Nichole Brown.

She hopes 100,000 will lend their support for the Thriller singer who died on June 25.

A similar petition has been signed by 10,000 fans.

News of the campaign is spreading virally online on sites such as Twitter.

However, nominations for the peace prize are not made according to public demand.

Members of governments, professors, and former winners of the prize are among those who can suggest names.

The campaign would need to win the support of someone eligible to nominate to get the musician's name in the running.

Submissions start in September and the name is then announced the following October.

If the star did make the shortlist but he did not win, fans would have to wait a long time to find out - as the names of unsuccessful candidates are not revealed for 50 years.

Former winners of the prize include Nelson Mandela, Al Gore and Jimmy Carter.

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MickeyMac · 07-27-2009, 02:14 PM

Seems to me that other singers should get this before Michael Jackson, in my opinion.

dawsongirl · 07-28-2009, 12:15 AM

Oh give me a

break.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 07-28-2009, 12:24 AM

I love Michael Jackson and think he was a wonderful person who contributed a lot to charity, helping others, etc...but this isn't the award for him.

07-27-2009, 12:58 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	There is A Bid To Give Michael Jackson The Nobel Peace Prize Michael Jackson fans have launched a campaign calling for the superstar to be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. The late star's fans have flocked to sign online petitions supporting the move. They say he should be honoured for his charity work and "lifelong dedication to the well being of humanity". So far, more than 2,000 people have added their names to the campaign started by Los Angeles student Anneliese Nichole Brown. She hopes 100,000 will lend their support for the Thriller singer who died on June 25. A similar petition has been signed by 10,000 fans. News of the campaign is spreading virally online on sites such as Twitter. However, nominations for the peace prize are not made according to public demand. Members of governments, professors, and former winners of the prize are among those who can suggest names. The campaign would need to win the support of someone eligible to nominate to get the musician's name in the running. Submissions start in September and the name is then announced the following October. If the star did make the shortlist but he did not win, fans would have to wait a long time to find out - as the names of unsuccessful candidates are not revealed for 50 years. Former winners of the prize include Nelson Mandela, Al Gore and Jimmy Carter. http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Wor...kson_Fans_Call
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07-28-2009, 12:24 AM	#4
Pleasant Tomorrow Member Forum Addict Join Date: Feb 19, 2003 Location: New York Posts: 69,525	I love Michael Jackson and think he was a wonderful person who contributed a lot to charity, helping others, etc...but this isn't the award for him.
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MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,008	Seems to me that other singers should get this before Michael Jackson, in my opinion.

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dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	Oh give me a break.