Why I'm never a character witness.

There is a recent OP reporting that the woman in the pro-Kavanaugh ad has repented of her endorsement (although the ad continues to run). [link:https://www.democraticunderground.com/100211175548| She has reminded me why I am never a character witness.

Some years ago, a guy I knew was accused of stealing money from a charity for which he worked. I told anyone who would listen that I had known the guy for years, that he was a man of sterling character, and simply could not have stolen money from the charity. I continued to make my character defense as confidently as I could - up until the day he pleaded guilty.

My lesson learned is that you really do not know people - no matter how well you think you know people.