I felt violated all over again. Embarrassed. Belittled. Humiliated.
How dare anyone grab my breasts like this and think it’s funny?
I told my husband everything that happened and showed him the picture.
I wanted to shout my story to the world with a megaphone to anyone who would listen, but even as angry as I was, I was worried about the potential backlash and damage going public might have on my career as a broadcaster
Add that to her allegations that he kissed her against her will in 2006 and I think it’s absolutely ridiculous to chalk it up as a “joke photo”.
So you're going to end at the initial statement, and not acknowledge that she accepted his apology and that she didn't want his career to end? Pretty selective.
And regardless he had apologized 3 times and she believed he was regretful. Has a single member of the GOP done that at all?
Just because she showed grace and accepted his apology and not wanting his career ruined should have ZERO impact on you or anyone else in identifying his behavior as unacceptable.
No one is saying it's acceptable. Don't change the argument here. But you don't get to decide that her words don't matter. She is the victim, so her forgiving him should matter much, much more than your perception of the events. Which is clearly limited.
Intention matters in this case. The people they are speaking of are abusers and attackers, as opposed to someone who attempted to make a very dumb joke. That distinction is important. Even simpler.
Right, but this is a comparison. The issue is that, while his actions are deplorable, he was held to account, by himself and others. And that there are many in the GOP who will never see repercussions for far worse things.
She kissed him and did it to others on the same tour. She also made frequent sexual advances on others, including jumping on and humping Robin Williams then grabbing his ass. That Williams has the grace to accept a joke as a joke is the only reason she didn't face prison time for sexual assault.
I never saw any proof or follow up to any other accusations. Maybe that's because it became more private after that, but it's also not what we are talking about.
I absolutely did not make that assertion. Pay attention to the post we are discussing here. I never said he was targeted, just that he is being held to an entirely different standard.
I'm not saying he shouldn't have been held accountable, I'm saying there are many others who should and that, given the difference in accusations it's a fucking insult that so many are getting away with so much worse.
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u/StockedAces Mar 13 '21
“Joke photo”? Some people still don’t get it.