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In reply to the discussion: So what makes Kobe any better than Brett Kavanaugh? [View all]maxrandb
(15,316 posts)104. Maybe it's because
Russian Bots will even use the death of a prominent sports star to sow division.
Sometimes I fucking hate social media.
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When asked how hard he was holding onto her neck, Bryant stated, "My hands are strong. I don't know"
NCLefty
Jan 2020
#90
Okay, using your name that way is NOT "a personal attack." Get real -- you asked a hot-button...
Hekate
Jan 2020
#44
Yes, I do typically believe that rapists/child molesters need to stay locked up
Calculating
Jan 2020
#46
Wait. Are you saying one rape is really not that big a deal? Sounds like that's what you are saying.
Squinch
Jan 2020
#75
The fact that you call a rape an "incident" that the rapist was "involved with" speaks volumes.
cwydro
Jan 2020
#62
WTF??? "Men who have one incident"??? A man who rapes is a rapist. It doesn't matter whether you
Squinch
Jan 2020
#76
Not to mention, Kobe did amazing things for the WNBA and women's rights.
bearsfootball516
Jan 2020
#8
Nor did Kobe attack his accuser afterwards and unleash a firestorm of "haters" to drive her
hlthe2b
Jan 2020
#11
He also was acquitted of rape at trial. There was a question of whether it was not in fact
Blue_true
Jan 2020
#86
I have several friends who were raped and they are asking the same question.
Quixote1818
Jan 2020
#13
From what I read at the time, she had Semena from TWO other men either in her
Blue_true
Jan 2020
#88
Well, Kobe can't hurt anyone anymore. That's better than Boofer Boy at the moment.
RockRaven
Jan 2020
#25
Not "better", but a different situation. Show some respect for his devastated, grieving family
Siwsan
Jan 2020
#30
Kobe never aspired to the top Court where he would make decisions affecting us all.
Midnight Writer
Jan 2020
#31
Jeez, this is nothing like Kavanaugh. Kobe was arrested and criminally charged.
R B Garr
Jan 2020
#32
We support drunks, thieves, abusers, murderers, liars, cheaters, all sorts of people.
cbdo2007
Jan 2020
#68
You mean someone repented and acquitted of rape right? Why don't you know this already? tia
uponit7771
Jan 2020
#93
I imagine my response will also be controversial. The difference between Kobe and Brett
underthematrix
Jan 2020
#74
I disagree on the point about not forgiving anyone that commits rape or sexual assault
tulipsandroses
Jan 2020
#81
Kobe's case was dropped, why don't you know this gating factor already? tia (edited)
uponit7771
Jan 2020
#92
I thought the case was dismissed when the victim said she wouldn't cooperate pre-trial n/t.
carpetbagger
Jan 2020
#94