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In reply to the discussion: Former model accuses Cosby; he cancels Boston shows [View all]Laurian
(2,593 posts)17. I'd guess you are not a female who had to live in this society 30-40 years ago.
I am. I know how I was treated when I reported a sexual assault 40 years ago. I was a college student and the predators were low life creeps of no stature. I was humiliated and disbelieved. If I had known how I would be treated, I'd have said nothing. The treatment by law enforcement and university officials was a nightmare.
The attitude you've expressed makes it hard for me to breathe.
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30 by now. Apparently it was his "other career," & he was pretty good at it judging by how long he
Hekate
Feb 2015
#31
He isnt blaming them for "being" victims rather he is blaming them for not
cstanleytech
Feb 2015
#23
Victims should NEVER be blamed for not reporting. They're often afraid of their abuser
pnwmom
Feb 2015
#38
I'd guess you are not a female who had to live in this society 30-40 years ago.
Laurian
Feb 2015
#17
I kept my silence about a close relative as a child,but when I finally spoke after 20 years....
Hekate
Feb 2015
#32
You are not thinking of the people who have reported people who do horrible crimes
Jamastiene
Feb 2015
#36
It's amazing how many at DU keep asking that question, no matter how many times sex-abuse survivors
Hekate
Feb 2015
#5
Way to deflect the conversation & shame women into silence because someone's feelings might get hurt
Hekate
Feb 2015
#28
Not just "easily dismissed", not even in the realm of possibility for someone of Cosby's status
Lars39
Feb 2015
#12
Because that didn't happen, why do we keep having to explain things over and over and over?
braddy
Feb 2015
#7
True, so often they leave us asking obvious questions that the reporting should have answered
braddy
Feb 2015
#29
I also heard the show was canceled because of our treacherous snow storm. A major protest was also
FailureToCommunicate
Feb 2015
#18