Actor Kevin Spacey’s statement after being accused of unwanted sexual advances toward a then 14-year-old raised a lot of eyebrows:
— Kevin Spacey (@KevinSpacey) October 30, 2017
Rosie O’Donnell had strong words in response to Spacey:
u don't remember the incident – 30 years ago? – fuck u kevin – like Harvey we all knew about u – I hope more men come forward @KevinSpacey
— ROSIE (@Rosie) October 30, 2017
That tweet brought up a question from many:
If you "all knew", then why did you turn away and allow others to be victimized? #honestquestion https://t.co/kV7d2XmAip
— Baums (@gbaums) October 30, 2017
But you didn't say anything? #GirlBye https://t.co/fMscL9r9Fl
— llFake.Karenll M.A. (@llFakeKarenll) October 30, 2017
Why not say anything then if you knew or had heard stories?? Very easy to call it out when it’s already out.. any more stories to share??
— ?Karen Ryan? (@karenr1111) October 30, 2017
O’Donnell responded this way:
of creepy men in Hollywood? white guys in positions of power?
ummm there r too many— ROSIE (@Rosie) October 30, 2017
No excuse. Start with a name and keep going. You all expect us to listen to you about politics but your secrets are deafening!
— ?Renee (@StarlitNovember) October 30, 2017
aint my secret – this is MEN IN POSITIONS OF POWER – from priests – to studio heads – fathers – teachers – it is the water we all swim in
— ROSIE (@Rosie) October 30, 2017
That doesn't hold up in court. When you know of illegal activity and don't tell, it's accessory. Stop protecting these pedos. Come on Rosie!
— ?Renee (@StarlitNovember) October 30, 2017
no one knew it was kids
except for the ones he abusedmost abusers have many many victims
— ROSIE (@Rosie) October 30, 2017
As for Hollywood’s part, if there are “too many” like Weinstein or Spacey perhaps it’s partly because there are too many in Hollywood who don’t say anything.
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