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In reply to the discussion: Is Ryan Lizza another set up? [View all]Response to woolldog (Reply #21)
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Thats actually not how things are supposed to work at all and there is no such right
stevenleser
Dec 2017
#34
It is reported they had a relationship. Corporations will fire employees who cause them trouble
Demsrule86
Dec 2017
#38
Me too. This is why we need to demand due process/investigations over anonymous accusations..
anneboleyn
Dec 2017
#57
The idea that you can run to court is laughable...folks who suggest that have never been to court.
Demsrule86
Dec 2017
#72
That is bullshit...very hard to sue...expensive too...so the idea that anyone wrongly accused...can
Demsrule86
Dec 2017
#68
Exactly. Being anonymous goes against our entire legal system. The whole point is that an accused
anneboleyn
Dec 2017
#55
I hope we are at the point where we judge each accusation on its merits, on a case by case basis.
woolldog
Dec 2017
#7
You can read his account and the New Yorker's account and it's obvious what happened.
woolldog
Dec 2017
#15
Apparently a victim shielding their identity from the public is now wrong, too.
herding cats
Dec 2017
#12
Yeah, notice how the New Yorker carefully shielded the victim's identity to the public,
KitSileya
Dec 2017
#32
Oh who needs that when you can just take the lazy, "all men are pigs" approach?
BannonsLiver
Dec 2017
#61
I totally disagree with you. I believe in due process including appropriate investigations before
anneboleyn
Dec 2017
#60
No, that is not the correct answer. Workplaces can not divulge most personnel actions. nt
stevenleser
Dec 2017
#88
They most likely can, but choose not to to avoid lawsuits. Just like many businesses these days..
PoliticAverse
Dec 2017
#91
It is wrong...people have a right to face their accusers...and I can think of 1000's of ways this
Demsrule86
Dec 2017
#74
Do you think we should assume that all women tell the truth? and any accusation is all that takes
Demsrule86
Dec 2017
#40
I doubt they investigated at all. They washed their hands of the mess by firing the guy.
Demsrule86
Dec 2017
#75
No. We hold them to the same standard as EVERYONE ELSE IN OUR LEGAL SYSTEM. SIMPLE.
anneboleyn
Dec 2017
#59
This is why the accused must be protected as well. This thread is depressing as so many seem to
anneboleyn
Dec 2017
#62
I find it depressing that folks like you dont know the difference between that
stevenleser
Dec 2017
#87