One often sees expressed in these (and other) pages the assertion made that various "Hollywood types" knew, or should have known what Weinstein's was doing.
What he was doing...
Let's think about that. The common perception is that Weinstein was using his industry power and influence to obtain sexual favors from actresses wanting to curry his favor. So what?
One might logically suppose that Weinstein might address aspiring actresses as follows:
"Look, babe. You are desirous to getting a part in my next film. I am desirous of fucking your brains out. You can refuse me if you want, but keep in mind, there are a hundred other aspiring actresses, just as pretty and talented as you are, and you might want to consider how you can tip the scales in your favor. IT'S UP TO YOU.""
Does that make him a rapist? Is that sexual abuse? If Oprah supposed that Weinstein addressed young women as above, does that make her complicit in criminal behavior?
Neither Oprah nor anyone else could have surmised the specific instances acts that have recently come to light.
What he was doing...
Let's think about that. The common perception is that Weinstein was using his industry power and influence to obtain sexual favors from actresses wanting to curry his favor. So what?
One might logically suppose that Weinstein might address aspiring actresses as follows:
"Look, babe. You are desirous to getting a part in my next film. I am desirous of fucking your brains out. You can refuse me if you want, but keep in mind, there are a hundred other aspiring actresses, just as pretty and talented as you are, and you might want to consider how you can tip the scales in your favor. IT'S UP TO YOU.""
Does that make him a rapist? Is that sexual abuse? If Oprah supposed that Weinstein addressed young women as above, does that make her complicit in criminal behavior?
Neither Oprah nor anyone else could have surmised the specific instances acts that have recently come to light.