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And the really sad thing is that it wasn't just back then, but has continued on. Just think of the case of this Jimmy Saville (spelling?) fellow in the UK who got away with decades of abuse of children under the noses of the BBC. No-one would believe the children because everyone just knew what a wonderful fellow he was.
So yes, I think you are right. Our society continues to think that because a person is cultured, or popular, or in a position of trust and authority (priests, teachers etc) then that person couldn't possibly be doing anything wrong and it's positively wicked to suggest that they might be doing so.
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