Is All This Really Necessary?

I don't mean to diminish the contributions to popular music made by Michael Jackson, nor the devotion of his fans. But, aren't we going a little overboard when, on CNN .com last night, almost every section (except TRAVEL & SPORTS) has a link to at least one story about Michael Jackson?

Please see below:

CNN.com HOME: Presley: Jackson died 'as he predicted'

WORLD: 'Jackson's troubles overshadowed success'

U.S.: Battles over Jackson's kids, assets may loom

POLITICS: House holds moment of silence for Jackson.
Are you kidding me?!?
How about one for their lost dignity and credibility?!?
What about Ed McMahon and Farah Fawcett?)

CRIME: Jackson's legal woes likely to live on

ENTERTAINMENT: BET Awards to pay tribute to Jackson

HEALTH: Jackson had history of health problems

TECH: Jackson dies, almost takes Internet with him

TRAVEL: Nothing
     What? Not even about booking flights for the funeral?

LIVING: Michael Jackson - Essence: His clothes, hats and hair -- an unforgettable style

FORTUNE: Jackson's tour: What might have been (Fortune Magazine)

SPORTS: Nothing

TIME.com: Did Drugs Kill Michael Jackson


Must have been a really, Really, REALLY pathetically friggin' slow news week!!!