What a crock of shyt.

A pittance from the cd/download sales would cover this, and more.

What's really ludicrous is the idea that it would take 1,400 police officers to control crowds. I believe we invaded Iraq with fewer people than that.

That is outragous. Money that could be used for so many things - including on people that are alive. Any profit from the event should pay for that. Anything left over after that they can keep.

Wow, that's amazing turn around time! Especially when you consider hockey needs ice. I don't think I'd want to be on that crew!

Well yeah, but to be fair they are dealing with emotionally unstable Jackson fans rather than just a hostile country.

The ice is, I believe always there (during hockey season anyway). They just put a floor over it for other events.

I believe I also read that the have to replace the entire court for switching between Clippers and Lakers games and that they have played at home on the same day as well.

Correct on both accounts.

I also found out it only takes 2-1/2 hours to switch from hockey to basketball.

Oh, uh... who else has died?

No profit on free tickets.

I heard this morning that the City is asking for donations from the fans. I'm not sure if the Jackson estate has paid for any of it. I don't think I'd see any fans sending the city money. It will be interesting to see what happens....

ETA:

Oops, just noticed this was in the MJ Memorial thread......