It really does matter who you are and what your local connections are.
I am still shocked and disgusted with many people in our local community who are willing to “overlook” our local OJ’s little problem with murder simply because he funds local sports programs and donates to local charities.
If his missing wife’s family had more money and influence you can bet these same people wouldn’t be so forgiving.
I am amazed when seemingly good decent people will try to justify their defense of a wife beater and wife killer.
OK..rant over (for now :) )
It has to do with some sort of leftover feudal genes - needing a Royal or an aristocratic class to worship.
As recently as the 20th Century, we witnessed the phenomenon in this Republic - with the Royal Kennedys - and- with the Hollywood pseudo-aristocracy.
We have clearly forgotten the 2nd Commandment:
*Thou shall have no other Gods before me*