Reading about the MJ memorial:
"...authorities had projected a crowd of 250,000 or more. Besides reporters and those with tickets to the memorial service, the crowd around the Staples Center perimeter numbered only about 1,000...Police had based their projection of 250,000 people on turnouts for the funerals of Princess Diana and Elvis Presley, along with the recent Los Angeles Lakers NBA championship parade...Police helicopters flew overhead, and officers patrolled on foot and bicycle."
I can't say I really think the guy was all that....apparently about 249,000 potential turnouts thought the same thing.
But the big question, how much is all this costing the taxpayers? I'm thinking there are officers looking forward to some nice OT right now.
The fire rises
3 years ago
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Yep, here's how they want to pay for it: donations.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.myfoxla.com/dpp/entertainment/celebrity_news/dpg_Web_Site_for_Jackson_Memorial_Donations_mb_07072009_2646329
I think the mayor of LA 'twittered' it, asking that people honor MJ's legacy by paying the city for his ceremony.