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In reply to the discussion: Eve Ensler on the passivity of men [View all]burnsei sensei
(1,820 posts)Not trying to pick a bone here, but Jerry Sandusky was caught several times molesting boys by his co-workers.
They remained silent. Sometimes for YEARS.
Now, no doubt, they did not want to be judgmental of him, because judging his crimes, reporting them, and acting as eyewitnesses would bring judgment down not just on the acts, but on Sandusky himself.
If you report a rape, you are judging the act.
If you follow through, give evidence against the rapist about his crime in court, then you have rendered an implied, but nonetheless powerful judgment of the person, whether you have wanted to or not.
If you judge only the act, and refuse to render some judgment against the individual or individuals involved, then you remain complicit.
If doing evil incurs no judgment or penalty against the individual agent or facilitating institution, then rest assured, the evil will continue to be done.
Without cost, there is no guilt, regret, shame or amendment.