The Case of Al Franken by Jane Mayer

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121. Prejudice.

I fall firmly in support of believing Franken and firmly in support of believing the "Me Too" movement and understanding why this happened. I could never sit a jury in this case.

Being my age I have adored Franken since I was probably mid 20's? I do not and have not ever felt he was this kind of a man but then we never really know unless we actually know people. I am part of the Me Too movement, been there in those situations too many times from the time I was very young. I have a hard time not believing accusers although what I did learn about this case seemed difficult to believe. I thought that he either resigned because there really was more coming, probably from long ago when men actually thought they had the right to do whatever they wanted, or more coming from recent interactions that were inappropriate.

Whatever, I can't decide this. I wish he was still in the Senate as much as anyone but there is still that little voice that tells me to hold that thought. I am so glad I do not have to decide this. He did the right thing I think given the timing and circumstances and I would love for there to be a cleansing of the air around this. I have not read the entire article but have downloaded the audio for later listening.

He has a podcast that I listen to and if you don't you should. It is very interesting and he is still able to put his intelligent mind and voice out there with this.