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PatSeg

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7. I am glad that the many years of sexual assault

Reply to Orrex (Reply #4)

Thu Nov 9, 2017, 03:13 PM

Nov 2017

is coming to light, but it makes me uncomfortable that people are automatically considered guilty when they are publicly accused. I am quite sure that most of the allegations we've heard are probably true, but I have known a small handful of people who would lie about such things, often just for attention or payback.

We don't even known what is going on in this case and people have already convicted the man.

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yuck Skittles Nov 2017 #1

Uh oh n/t Lulu KC Nov 2017 #2

Not another one. rainin Nov 2017 #3

Bet there are a lot of people sweating right now, wondering if anyone will come forward on them. brush Nov 2017 #8

Honestly, this is getting blown out of proportion Orrex Nov 2017 #4

I am glad that the many years of sexual assault PatSeg Nov 2017 #7

You make an excellent point, but I am inclined to err on the side of the women making the claim Orrex Nov 2017 #11

I know what you mean PatSeg Nov 2017 #25

The allegations against him didn't seem to stick a few years ago, perhaps they will this time. PoliticAverse Nov 2017 #9

Yeah, I read that one Orrex Nov 2017 #12

Yes. There have been rumors about him for years. Squinch Nov 2017 #17

The whole premise of the film just sounds kind creepy and Woody Allen-ish. smirkymonkey Nov 2017 #5

When I saw the trailer, I was desperate for it to be a comedy bit Orrex Nov 2017 #6

I find the frenzy.... FarPoint Nov 2017 #10

funny how it hasn't affected the president mdbl Nov 2017 #15

Many, many people are affected by the Trump's abusive behavior.... FarPoint Nov 2017 #18

I was referring to his sexual indiscetions mdbl Nov 2017 #20

I sense some if tRumps base believe it now... FarPoint Nov 2017 #28

Many of Cosby's victims did just that. It wasn't till they all spoke out in public Squinch Nov 2017 #19

Trial by Media is dangerous.... FarPoint Nov 2017 #22

Sexual abuse is dangerous. It is epidemic and it ruins lives. And it usually goes unpunished. Squinch Nov 2017 #23

What is the precise relevance in regards to the Cosby "trial by media" you wish to establish? LanternWaste Nov 2017 #24

I don't... FarPoint Nov 2017 #29

I think bringing this out in the public is a good thing Kaleva Nov 2017 #21

The statute of limitations applies.. whathehell Nov 2017 #26

Feel so sorry or the young zentrum Nov 2017 #13

I've heard people express suspicion because rainin Nov 2017 #14

+1 stevil Nov 2017 #27

The thing is many women told these stories in the past and were simply dismissed/ignored. PoliticAverse Nov 2017 #30

That is deeply disappointing. Saviolo Nov 2017 #16

Edit: I see the story is up Bradical79 Nov 2017 #31

Movie sounds dreadful dawg day Nov 2017 #32