Am I the only one appalled and disgusted and confused by all the 'alleged' sexual misconduct that has recently come to light? The underage children and even teens exposed to these predators undoubtedly will never be the same and require years of therapy to undo the damages. That's just wrong and these people should be made to pay.
But what about the grown men and women and the accusations they've claimed? Some have waited 10 years to speak up and I just don't get that. Were the careers that hinged on dealing with these idiots that important? Was it too risky to just speak up at the time? It's a story as old as man, I guess. Men-and sometimes women-often will overestimate their power and entitlement and make a try with something as small as a brush up against, to full exposure and even rape. Rape.. And still it wasn't exposed until now? Does the safety in numbers of women speaking up now make it easier to face?
This I can't imagine. Men will always make a try at an encounter. Even though it can be wrong or completely inappropriate, it has and will always happen. Some do it will class that can be accepted while others crudely expose themselves or whatever. I think basic human reproduction and survival will be the instinct that can drive such behavior. But when things get past a simple 'flirt' it's up to the victim to talk, shout and fight back. I assure you, things would have not gotten so crazy if everybody would have spoke up at the time. And rape is a crime and I don't care WHO you are.
Old Harvey and others would only have exposed themselves once to me and they would have gotten a size 8 foot to the side of their head and another to the crotch, followed by my left jab and right hook. By keeping quiet, women have given these creepers a certain undue 'respect.' And I hate that.
I hope this will be the start of equality and honesty in both Hollyweird and our pedestrian lives.
I think it's worth the fight. XOXOXO
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Very depressing to know how much of this has gone on. Any amount is too much, of course. These kinds of assholes make it so much harder for those of us striving to live a good life
We are very different people the older we get. I speak from experience when I say that at 26-27 years old, being a single mother of two young kids, I could not speak up. I was terrified of my boss! My job was my lifeline. You don’t expect to be confronted by such a thing. I felt helpless, scared and ashamed to say anything! Although I still haven’t said anything to anyone about it, a sense of courage comes from all these other woman telling their stories and actually being taken seriously.
The woman I am now, I would never put up with such treatment. I have more life experience which gives more confidence, respect for myself and courage not to let someone take advantage of me. Let’s be careful not to judge things we have never had to experience.
Charles-Amen brother. There will always be scumbags! Have a great week.
Jennifer-I understand completely and know you know for the wise woman that you are. I love hearing from you but hate any fight you may have dealt with. You and any woman, do not deserve it. xo
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