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Am I "too woke" for thinking the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic is disgusting? (lemmy.world)
submitted 6 months ago by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
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[–] 36 points 6 months ago (8 children)

I don't think it's fair to compare Jackson to Epstein. Also, he has never been convicted, whereas Epstein was. I feel like "separate the art from the artist" applies and everyone has a different line for that. Like how people still support Polanski despite how despicable he is.

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  • [–] 16 points 6 months ago (1 child)

    Michael is probably the hardest case of this too.

    Its easy not to support, discuss or enable Kevin Spacey because while he was a brilliant actor in a few movies he wasnt irreplaceable. Michael on the other hand was likely one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century. He was a cultural phenomenon.

    A lot of allegations and concerning behaviors absolutely but no convictions and a lot of people who knew him who defend him absolutely. A lot of potential substance abuse or mental health issues but also a lot of financial reasons why people may have alleged things that didnt happen...

    Michael is a very grey case.

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  • [+] -6 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (3 children)

    Lot of famous, rich, and powerful people haven't been convicted. Doesn't mean they are innocent though.

    Edit: weird amount of epstein defenders in this thread...

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  • [–] 17 points 6 months ago (2 children)

    It also doesn't mean that they are either.

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  • [–] -4 points 6 months ago

    I feel like “separate the art from the artist” applies and everyone has a different line for that.

    yeah some people still like stuff rapists and hate hags make. it's amazing how people can shut off their brains and consume because it's easy and comfortable.

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  • [+] -15 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

    I agree that it's not fair to compare Michael Jackson to Epstein. Although both engaged in illegal activities, a 16 year old at least has the ability to say, "No, I will not give you a handjob for $200." The seven and eight year olds Michael abused didn't have the ability to walk away.

    It's similar to murder charges. Although a highschooler is legally a child, they are still culpable enough for their actions to be tried as an adult. The children Michael targeted would not. The worse part of this situation is that parents voluntarily gave him their children. They should have been tried and investigated.

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