BodyButter
Vital Football Legend
Over the past year or so, the Me Too allegations have destroyed the careers of a number of high profile men. The new Michael Jackson documentary has highlighted the sexual abuse allegations against 'The King of Pop'. Over the past few days, a number of radio DJs have said that they will stop playing Michael Jackson songs. It's left me wondering whether we can or should separate the man from his work. I don't think anyone looks up to Jackson the man but anyone who has an interest in pop or music in general has a lot of respect for what he achieved in music.
Historical figures like JFK and Einstein were notorious womanisers who would certainly have fallen short of the standards of today, still they are regarded for their professional achievements.
Churchill is one of the most widely respected British politicians in history but his alcoholism and racism would never fly today.
Should great men and women get a pass on their personal lives?
Do we expect too much from high profile individuals or is it time to shine a light into the murky areas of human behaviour and judge individuals as a whole?
Historical figures like JFK and Einstein were notorious womanisers who would certainly have fallen short of the standards of today, still they are regarded for their professional achievements.
Churchill is one of the most widely respected British politicians in history but his alcoholism and racism would never fly today.
Should great men and women get a pass on their personal lives?
Do we expect too much from high profile individuals or is it time to shine a light into the murky areas of human behaviour and judge individuals as a whole?