"Los Angeles is a world-class city that's used to putting on world-class events, (but it is) not immune to the recession. We're asking Michael Jackson fans to help be a part of this event -- to contribute online and literally support this great memorial."
-- Matt Szabo, personal aide to Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, essentially panhandling on national television because L.A. is inexplicably shelling out four-million dollars for today's tasteful and understated Jackson memorial extravaganza when it can barely stay financially afloat
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