Moynihan argued that when deviant behavior rises, society adapts by normalizing it rather than penalizing it, resulting in a shift of perspectives and falling standards.
Historically unacceptable actions, such as extreme violence, were once shocking events but have now become almost mundane, reflecting a broader societal desensitization.
In politics, figures once scrutinized for personal pasts, like Reagan’s divorce, have seen standards drop, highlighting a trend where accountability diminishes.
Today, serious accusations against politicians, like Matt Gaetz's alleged use of Venmo for illicit activities, receive varying degrees of public response, indicating a normalization of scandal.
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