big names and bad deeds

[paragaster]

There are people in this world who have big names, but their deeds are malicious. I think with a big name comes moral responsibiity to keep your reputation intact.

I have found out though that big names use their big names to get away with everything.

I saw a movie Page Three in which a child molestor gets away with the crime because he is founder of a reputed newspaper organisation.

The point of discussion is : Is it alright to use your weight(big name) for committing atrocity over a minor matter?

Edited December 9, 2016 by paragaster

[swansont]

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Is there a point of discussion here? This looks more like a short blog post.

[Itoero]

Is it alright to use your weight(big name) for committing atrocity over a minor matter?

It's definitely not alright. People which are in power (like priests) are known to use their position to do bad things. (child molesting)

Their is imo the big question whether they use that position of power or is the behavior caused by that position?

[Phi for All]

The point of discussion is : Is it alright to use your weight(big name) for committing atrocity over a minor matter?

 

No. Just no.

[Ophiolite]

The point of discussion is : Is it alright to use your weight(big name) for committing atrocity over a minor matter?

Not only is it not right, but arguably abuse of power in this way should lead to more severe penalties for the offender. Prison sentences, for punishment and deterrence, should go also to anyone who seeks to protect the offender because of their position.