Setting Us All Back

Last night, they Grammys allowed Chris Brown to perform, and even gave him an award.
It's one thing to forgive, it's another to forget. Why is he off the hook already? Why wasn't this a bigger deal? The most important and basic rule I learned growing up was to never strike a woman. What's going on here? I'm baffled.
Rihanna could have, should have made the moment bigger. She should have gave an exclusive to Newsweek. Her bloody face should have been the cover. Besides a firsthand account of that evening's events, the magazine should have been filled with articles about abuse. Stories. Statistics. Options. Proceeds could have gone to organizations that combat this. This was a moment to shine a light on an all too common problem. A teaching lesson for America's youth.
Instead, Twitter is filled with women remarking, "Chris Brown can beat me up any day." I hope that the majority of these are a sad attempt attempt at humor, but I worry otherwise.
I'm not talking about careers here, I'm talking about humanity. Decency.
Chris Brown is no longer the only one to blame here; his lack of remorse has me convinced that he's delusional, and needs serious help. I don't have the patience.
Rihanna has also proved that she also lacks a grasp of reality. She sells girls a false sense of empowerment. A victim becomes more pitiful if they refuse to stand up. I doubt the people around her have her best intentions at heart. Those aren't the people who can help her.
The new loser is the Grammys, and the entire music industry. They allowed him to strut on stage, applauded him and awarded him with trophies. These are the people who try to shame you for downloading MP3s.
We're in real trouble, here.