Guilty By Association

Why do some people insist on hanging around with the scum/dregs of society, then wonder why people say the things they do about them? If you hang about someone who causes trouble or you are seen conversing with someone of a nature not exactly classed as 'idyllic', then you can't blame people for jumping to conclusions. Don't like that brush soaked in tar sliding down your face? Don't like the rumours being spread about you? Then stop frequenting areas these scum hang about and stop acting like you are the best of buddies, it's doing you no favours.