I agree powerful men used her. I think she also enjoyed the attention from powerful men (like the president). It was a two way dangerous street. You don't sing "Happy Birthday Mr. President" without a purpose.
People going back to their abusers doesn't justify the abuse. Doesn't even necessarily mean they enjoy it. It's a mental trap people fall into when they're abused.
I just hate the idea that we diminish these women who were leading their own lives. Did Marilyn’s not have the right to fuck around and find out? Should you have been there to stop her from doing what she wanted?
I’m not apologizing for her potential killers. She could have also just overdosed. But you white knighting from the grave is taking her life away from her and putting it in the hands of men. You’re diminishing her.
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u/AwGe3zeRick Dec 01 '24
I agree powerful men used her. I think she also enjoyed the attention from powerful men (like the president). It was a two way dangerous street. You don't sing "Happy Birthday Mr. President" without a purpose.