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The media coverage of Michael Jackson’s death irritated people who wanted to hear news on other topics, including two wars involving American troops and unrest in Iran. Joining The Takeaway is Don Gomez of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America.
Michael Jackson’s death last Thursday dominated nearly every single media outlet in the U.S. This non-stop coverage irritated people who wanted to hear news about two ongoing wars involving American troops, unrest in Iran or any other topic. Did the media overdo it? Or did Iraqis care about Michael Jackson, too? Joining The Takeaway is Don Gomez, an Iraq War Veteran and Spokesperson for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America.