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Wolfi65 · 04-24-2013, 07:22 AM

To some extent, this may also be cultural.
Americans tend to have a very strong tendency to project upon their heroes and leaders - including musical stars - an almost saintly aura and need to believe that these people are innocent, good and pure as the wind driven snow.
Any allegation or proof of any character failings of any sort whatsoever will be met with utter shock and repulsion. Followed by a witch hunt.
Europeans are more likely to understand from the get-go that musicians, athletes, politicians and similar celebrity types are human and humans aren't flawless.

04-24-2013, 07:22 AM	#54 (permalink)
Wolfi65 Groupie Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 35	To some extent, this may also be cultural. Americans tend to have a very strong tendency to project upon their heroes and leaders - including musical stars - an almost saintly aura and need to believe that these people are innocent, good and pure as the wind driven snow. Any allegation or proof of any character failings of any sort whatsoever will be met with utter shock and repulsion. Followed by a witch hunt. Europeans are more likely to understand from the get-go that musicians, athletes, politicians and similar celebrity types are human and humans aren't flawless.