I've not had much time to be on line today but found it quite interesting periodically looking in on news sites and reading reactions. I'd also expected to see this one raised earlier here to guage what a "Mudcat reaction" would be...

Where I have read, I have seen opinions ranging from "shock horror" to criticism of the progam with all sorts in between. One place that was inviting replies was the ITV website. Mine didn't make the grade but here it is:

The documentary started well. It became clear that Michael Jackson lives in his own fantasy world and has a mental age of rather less than his 42 years. It later became apparent that Martin Bashir had his own agenda.

Jackson certainly has problems but the only feelings I have towards him are of sadness and sympathy. The "gutter press" like attempts to sensationalise were wasted on me.

Jon, Norfolk

The same (ITV news) site had a poll asking:

In the light of revelations on ITV1's Living with Michael Jackson - A Tonight Special, should the singer be allowed to care for children?

Intrestingly enough the last time I was able to view the results, say about midnight GMT, over 3/4 said YES.

Jon