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Siwsan

(26,262 posts)
Thu Nov 9, 2017, 07:03 PM Nov 2017

Will we be seeing more 'prophylactic' resignations couched as "to spend more time with family"

Just as is happening in Hollywood, I really think that more cases of politically based sexual harassment will either be coming to light. If an elected official is, or has participated in harassing, they will retire, in hopes that will stop any 'incentive' the survivor might have to report them. Although I sure as hell hope that wouldn't stop someone from doing so.

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Will we be seeing more 'prophylactic' resignations couched as "to spend more time with family" (Original Post) Siwsan Nov 2017 OP
Prophylactic closet skeletons? The_Casual_Observer Nov 2017 #1
Admittedly, that word brings on a serious case of the giggles! Siwsan Nov 2017 #3
Takes me back to 8th grade Health Class. The_Casual_Observer Nov 2017 #6
If you've raped someone, quit your job and go into hiding. NightWatcher Nov 2017 #2
No doubt they are expert at rationalizing away the "rape" connotation Siwsan Nov 2017 #4
Yes malaise Nov 2017 #5
" ...to spend more time with my family lawyer." nt Ilsa Nov 2017 #7

Siwsan

(26,262 posts)
3. Admittedly, that word brings on a serious case of the giggles!
Thu Nov 9, 2017, 07:11 PM
Nov 2017

Which is why I was THRILLED to find an excuse to use it!

NightWatcher

(39,343 posts)
2. If you've raped someone, quit your job and go into hiding.
Thu Nov 9, 2017, 07:11 PM
Nov 2017

Also, assume that every car that drives by your house is an investigator coming to get you.

If it would help you sleep at night, admit the assault and beg for mercy.

But get out of society, we've no use for you.

Siwsan

(26,262 posts)
4. No doubt they are expert at rationalizing away the "rape" connotation
Thu Nov 9, 2017, 07:12 PM
Nov 2017

Just as they do the harassing behavior.

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