A topic that I've never attempted to get involved in, because it becomes a very touchy and sensitive subject for most, is the infamous Chris Brown and Rihanna incident. This has been a hot topic in the media for the past 2 YEARS. My problem with this topic and the attention its given along with the hell he is given is, yes although domestic violence shouldn't be tolerated, it happened more than 2 years ago. Chris Brown was given his sentence and is still paying for his mistake that he made as a 19 year old. To say that he shouldn't be allowed to perform for award shows or no one should buy his music or support him is absurd. Brown still does interviews and is questioned on the incident.
What I find more annoying about the topic and the media altogether is what gets popularized and what doesn't.
Ben Roethlisberger was accused of rape/sexual assault in three separate situations. This case was not nearly as huge as the Brown and Rihanna case as well as not as many people were yelling or screaming to not let him play for the Steelers anymore. He didn't play for six games, Brown wasn't allowed to perform for several award shows in those two years,
has 5 years of probation, and more than 1,400 hours of physical labor.
In no way am I advocating for domestic violence of any sort and saying that it should be swept under the rug, but it wasn't. He apologized several times on various news outlets and with what has been said about him following the incident it seems that some would rather his career as an artist simply end. How long does it take for one's mistake to actually be behind that person? When is he allowed to live this down?
