Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Me Too Founder Tarana Burke Calls Biden's Response 'Disrespectful And Inexcusable' [View all]athena
(4,187 posts)Even if men asked for permission, as you note, in many cases there is a power differential that doesnt allow the woman to give a free answer. We need to start expecting men to treat women with respect, not ask for permission to treat women like objects.
I agree with you and your wife. I dont think Biden is a sexual predator. Hes just from a different time. I really liked his earlier response, which indicated that he understands and respects changing attitudes. As for the joking, I have a husband who loves to tease and crack unexpected jokes, so I imagine that Biden just wanted to be funny. He has an unfortunate tendency to make inappropriate comments, which is why I dont think he will last long as a candidate. I do like and respect him, but I think we have much stronger candidates running.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided