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kentuck

(111,102 posts)
Wed Nov 22, 2017, 12:46 PM Nov 2017

I was wrong.

And I apologize to whomever was hurt by my words.

My intent was to get us to think a little deeper and not rush off the deep end.

On further reflection, it is my view that there can be no leeway at all for sexual assault or sexual harassment.

Yes, the times have changed.

But, so have our opportunities to be educated on this subject matter.

Anyone that still clings to such beliefs is not part of a specific male culture but has a character flaw that cannot be dismissed.

We must stand up to such ideas and destroy them once and for all.

Women deserve to be treated respectfully at all times and should be able to go where they want without fear of being attacked.

Again, I apologize for my misguided words.

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Permanut

(5,610 posts)
2. Thanks for posting, kentuck..
Wed Nov 22, 2017, 01:39 PM
Nov 2017

There have been a number of threads on DU about sexual assault and sexual harassment. As an old white male I have been given an eye opening education about the scope of these behaviors. Thanks to you and to all the women who have posted about this.

LuckyCharms

(17,444 posts)
3. I have no idea what this is about, but I commend you.
Wed Nov 22, 2017, 01:54 PM
Nov 2017

So many people are unable to apologize. I have great respect for those who can.

hlthe2b

(102,291 posts)
4. There are a lot of very good men, who have had to rethink all of their actions, instincts, beliefs
Wed Nov 22, 2017, 02:56 PM
Nov 2017

on these issues. As a society we are evolving and like the big picture of evolution, there are starts and stops that make progress uneven. Right now there is an impetus for change, but I realize that means some need to 'catch' up to what that means.

I credit those who are doing so. I likewise damn for all eternity, the men like Trump, Moore, and his apologists

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