Harsh. Because it bloody well needs to be. It’s basic psychology 101 to defend someone who is a personification of your own bullshit, which is why Trump supporters have dug in. He validates and justifies their bullshit. Which is why there are so many virulent supporters of the celebs you note. They validate our bullshit. If they pay the price for their criminality, so might we have to pay. That’s very threatening to the status quo. As it should be. Frankly, this is the hardest part- looking in the mirror. These celebs ARE us. They speak to our venality. To protect them protects that venality. Well said.