Willful ignorance is the go to in many cultures of the world - I guess shoving things under the rug is a better option than having to deal with it in the light of day - it would shatter the illusion of some who want desperately to safekeep the idea that bad things only happen to bad ppl and not to them or their families - I know I am rambling but I have seen things and experienced some - the turning of the blind eye is very real