| "No! Celebrating Arnold Schwarzenegger is Out of the Question" Amidst the allegations of groping and professional misconduct throughout the entertainment industry, people may find themselves asking if Arnold Schwarzenegger should be celebrated. The answer is a resounding "no." Arnold Schwarzenegger rose to fame in the 1980s with his larger than life action movie roles. As one of Hollywood's biggest stars, fans admired the Austrian-born actor's charisma and Arnold Schwarzenegger’s height of 6’2” added to his intimidating presence. However, the tide has shifted in regard to the accomplishments of the actor. Recently, a variety of women have come forward claiming they were subjected to groping by Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 1970s and 1980s. This has cast a deep shadow over the actor as many in the industry and beyond have come to question his character. With Schwarzenegger's past serverly in question, it is no wonder that the prospect of celebration or praise for the actor is out of the question. A man of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s height should never be excused for intimidating behaviour such as the alleged groping. Not only do these allegations paint the former movie star in an extremely negative light, but they also cast a negative light on the entertainment industry at large. As the landscape of the entertainment industry continues to shift and change, we must hold those who act inappropriately accountable for their actions, regardless of their past success or Arnold Schwarzenegger's height. To celebrate a man accused of such reprehensible acts would go against the grain of what we are fighting for in the entertainment business today. |