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In reply to the discussion: CNN reporting 5th accuser comes forward against Al Franken [View all]Cordy
(82 posts)D-DC hits it as to the conditions for the accusations.
"And yes, I tend to suspend judgment on allegations of private behavior until there's either been an outright confession, revelation of clear clinching evidence, or the resolution of a court case."
We need to rethink our society and how we treat these incidents.
We need to understand that inappropriate touching without consent is unacceptable and can lead to arrest and can be prosecuted for a sex crime. I don't see the national guidelines we should be following.
And women/men in our society must realize that this inappropriate touching is not acceptable, and they themselves should not allow it to occur. And IF it does occur they have to report it. And if it is a rape they have to report it, get the dna samples, etc. Not wait a day or week or year, etc.
Women/Men AS A WHOLE need to empower themselves to handle these situations. Society needs to stop stigmatizing women/men who come forward, and stop treating these cases in such a way as women/men feel shamed by the act.
We all have skin in this dirty affair and it is up to us to support a movement to correct our society through changes in our thinking and system.