“I too have a family member who was a rape victim”
There’s the rape word again. I don’t get it. It’s one thing to think people on this board, and conservatives in general, are jumping to conclusions, and being unfair and insensitive. Quite another to compare this situation to rape. Even if it was harassment and enough to oust Cain from the race, I am almost certain it wasn’t rape. Were it, you’d be hearing entire orchestras of bells and whistles pointing to it, instead of the vague hints of impropriety we get.
I’m also sure, nonetheless, that various people want you to think of rape. They benefit, whether politically or career-wise, by you filling in the gaps with your worst nightmares.
“I too have a family member who was a rape victim”
This incident occured in the mid-90’s. Herman Cain remained at the NRA till 2002.
If there was any hint of rape of any kind in the complaint, do you think he would have remained at the NRA for 7 more years? No way. At the very least, he would have been asked to quietly step down (”I’m stepping down to spend more time with my family, etc...”)
If there was any hint of rape in the complaint, do you think it would have been settled for a mere $35,000? No way. You’d be looking a six figures, maybe more.
Nothing in this story suggest rape. Bad behavior? Maybe. Rape? No way.
I mentioned rape because it is an incredible hurt that can devestate a family. And those whose families haven’t gone through it don’t understand.
I don’t think these allegations are about rape, although a subordinate feeling pressured into sex with a boss is rape. I do not think that is what happened with Mr. Cain. I was just reaching out to a fellow freeper, who is obviously hurting.