There has been a lot of talk, rightfully so, about Bryan Singer and his raping of teen boys. I think we would be remiss if we choose to sweep under the rug two other rapists just because we put them on a pedestal. One of these rapists is A+ list. Mostly movie actor. Do we ever talk about how when he was in his mid twenties he was raping a 15 year old on a daily basis? We just think the Oscar winner/nominee is just this wonderful guy and ignore his past because then it would make us confront what we are willing to deem acceptable. Even worse is this former A list mostly movie actor who was the star of one of the biggest movie franchises that has existed. It continues to this day, even without him. Should we ignore him raping a 16 year old teen on an almost daily basis when he was nearing 30? Oh, how about when he was in his early 30's and started raping a different 16 year old. Just because they stayed together until after she was legal doesn't make it any more right. Do we call him out on it? No. Do we call the A+ lister out on his behavior? No. Why? What makes us willing to give them a pass? What makes us willing to say it is different. Are we going to make excuses or is everyone going to be held to the same standard?
