Lucy Flores explains why she came forward with Biden complaint

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23. How about everybody just keep their hands to themselves unless invited or a request is granted?

And I am very disinterested in reading 'well it's always been this way"

I happen to like Biden (less today) but I dont care how well intentioned, you dont just go and touch someone else let alone sniff or kiss them.

When you go to shake someone's hand you put your hand out and that is an invitation for the other person to grasp it in return. No one just grabs the others hand (or well they shouldnt). Unless there is an established relationship and touching is welcomed, don't do it. And I dont give two shits about it's "politics" or if the intentions are innocent. You have no idea of the person's beliefs or feelings or personal history. I will also add that people should feel perfectly comfortable denying a request without being called a dick or a bitch or weird.

Society is changing and people are feeling more confident in standing up for their personal space and security. The way things were and always have been is insufficient reason to continue. If this means that people need to change and grow then fine.

I will end my tirade with this. If Biden meant this innocently and apologized sincerely then I do believe he needs to be given the opportunity for redemption. People do become emboldened and make stupid errors which leave others uncomfortable. Purity and perfection tests are a fool's errand because no one can ever possibly meet those standards. People are imperfect.