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In reply to the discussion: Fuck. This. Shit. [View all]GaryCnf
(1,399 posts)Since you can actually see air between Franken's left hand and the vest and it is impossible to tell whether the right hand is making physical contact (and given the context of the picture consistent placement would be expected), it appears that either you define sexual assault more broadly than the vast majority of the population OR you are of the school who believes that every allegation of sexual assault should be accepted as true unless disproven and therefore accept her word when she says that Franken kissed her against her will and she found it offensive.
If it is the former, I will rest easy because so few people agree with you that this picture won't affect Franken one way or the other. If it is the latter, let me say:
WTF
Accusations of sexual misconduct must be taken seriously because of the nature of the harm inflicted if they are true. "Taken seriously" does not mean such accusations should be presumed to be true. Every accusation, whether of sexual misconduct or shoplifting, should be examined to determine whether it is credible. Here, I challenge anyone to provide a rational explanation of the reasons Franken's accuser should be believed past the point where she says that it is her in the photo.
Anyone claiming that such a photo, standing alone, disqualifies a person from public office or even is relevant to whether a person should hold public office has an agenda.