Why powerful women don't follow "The Pence rule." Spoiler: they can't.

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Here's why powerful women don't use the 'Mike Pence rule.' Spoiler alert: They can't.

Amanda Kingsbury, Indianapolis Star Published 4:00 a.m. ET Aug. 14, 2018

Glenda Ritz never thought about adopting the "Mike Pence Rule" during her four years as Indiana public schools' chief. And even if she'd wanted to, she couldn't have: "It's totally impractical."

Pence Rule, part A: Don't travel or dine alone with a person of the opposite sex who isn't your spouse.

A male driver transported Ritz to schools around the state. She and her chief of staff — a man — had weekly closed-door lunches in her office to discuss confidential matters.

Pence Rule, part B: Don't attend functions that serve alcohol without your spouse by your side.

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The double standard of the Pence rule

The Pence rule is circulating again, this time as an antidote to serial groping. If only Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill had brought his wife to the party at AJ's Lounge on March 15 and pinned a marriage-police badge to her lapel, it has been argued, he wouldn't stand accused of inappropriately touching a state lawmaker and three legislative staffers. Hill has denied the claims.

Last year, the news media widely reported that Pence and his wife, Karen, use a version of what used to be known as the "Billy Graham" rule — the late evangelist didn't travel, meet or eat alone with a woman other than his wife.

Supporters of the rule see it as a shield of honor for powerful married men who have a lot to lose.

But if ambitious women tried to deploy the rule? They'd face ridicule and judgment. (So would their husbands.) They'd kill their careers.

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https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/nation-now/2018/08/14/mike-pence-rule-reverse-column/977803002/

[Ohiogal]

1. When will we ever not have a double standard?

More women in powerful positions is a good start!

[MuseRider]

2. What good is a man who has to be policed by his wife?

What good is a woman who has to be policed by her husband?

All of this seems to be put in place to "protect" us womenfolk but actually creates a prison for all of us.

Good grief. Babysitters for adults. If you must have your spouse around to stay faithful what the hell good are you as a spouse?

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3. People who follow those rules should be ridiculed

I don't need a chaperone to behave professionally and platonically with women. It's not even difficult.

[MuseRider]

5. Thank you! n/t

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4. Men can avoid powerful women, there are so few, but

a woman cannot avoid powerful men as they currently rule the world!