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In reply to the discussion: Was similar doubt cast upon the accusers of Harvey Weinstein when they first came forward? [View all]Ms. Toad
(34,060 posts)39. I'm afraid I can't help you then.
That's about as simple as I can make it - how DU views the veracity of the woman depends almost entirely on the identity of hte rapist/abuser.
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Was similar doubt cast upon the accusers of Harvey Weinstein when they first came forward? [View all]
LexVegas
Feb 2019
OP
So the victims dont mean shit. Just how well liked the motherfuckers are that rape them?
LexVegas
Feb 2019
#4
There is a standard of proof for those we like and another standard of proof for those we dislike.
DemocratSinceBirth
Feb 2019
#31
If they welcome an investigation, why don't they ask law enforcement to conduct one
Empowerer
Feb 2019
#25
No, I would not. Everyone has the right to an investigation. I have no idea if Fairfax is guilty or
Demsrule86
Feb 2019
#16
No one knows the truth. And I see no reason to attack anyone...if it can be proven to be true then
Demsrule86
Feb 2019
#21
An accusation is not sufficiennt. An investigation must be done and if nothing can be proven than
Demsrule86
Feb 2019
#54
Weinstein was exposed as a result of proper investigative journalism and then
OnDoutside
Feb 2019
#9
It doesn't matter...I don't rememeber really. And accusation is just that one person says it...maybe
Demsrule86
Feb 2019
#14
If I remember Weinstein accusers didn't surface from a right wing media outlet
lancelyons
Feb 2019
#29