When it comes to ethics, are the rules not common to all? Or is there one set of conduct rules for celebrities and another set of conduct rules for everyone else?
With few exceptions, Americans seem to be universally appalled when a Catholic priest abuses children. But when the same abuse is committed by a celebrity, many Americans would turn a blind eye. Yes, the priest's hypocrisy does have a compounding effect. But that is not a sufficient explanation for the double standard. The misuse of power or influence to sexually abuse children is more appalling than any priestly hypocrisy.
Michael Jackson or Roman Polanski - child abuse is child abuse. Regardless of any artistic skill, there is no excuse for drugging and molesting a thirteen-year-old.
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I thought just the same when reading about Polanski's case. When one does wrong it should not matter what is his name or talent.
It is sad that Polanski had such a tendency and was caught thus will have to face .... his actions.
I am wondering about the generalization 'American' ethics.
While, I get your point about consistent standards,if it is not already it seems 'American, or US, is fast becoming the trendy pejorative term.
No doubt a good number of Americans will be just as disturbed by the moral decay of modern civilization as you . And, please let me know if you are aware of a country free of such maladies.
My concern is about remarks that deride or vilify entire nations. Such labeling has been known to not so pretty consequences.
kind regards
Andrew
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