Posted on 11/04/2019 8:56:35 PM PST by Tolerance Sucks Rocks
Freshman Rep. Katie Hill resigned Thursday in the wake of multiple controversies, including engaging in at least one sexual relationship with a campaign staff member.
Conservative website Red State published intimate photos of the California Democrat on Oct. 18 after they were leaked to the site, sparking a debate about inappropriate relationships and “revenge porn.”
Hill should not have engaged in a relationship with a subordinate while holding public office, and thus should shoulder the blame for that choice. Nonetheless, there’s little the public can do about her personal choices other than to call for her resignation.
There may be more at stake in the other unsettling aspect of this viral story—the publication of her personal nude photos, supposedly leaked by her estranged husband. (He is now claiming he was hacked.)
Hill’s case is complicated. Thanks to the publication of these photos, it’s unclear if the revenge porn or the sex with a subordinate was the main reason she had to resign.
The left has largely ignored Hill’s problematic relationship with a subordinate—despite liberals’ normal assumption that any such action violates standards in the #MeToo era.
But conservatives in turn should not overlook the revenge porn issue.
Many on the left are pointing out that leaking intimate personal photos, in the form of revenge porn, is a crime.
It’s a crime rarely punished, and one that only seems to affect women, especially in an age where everyone has a smartphone and taking “selfies” is the norm.
In her resignation speech Thursday, Hill said she thinks that wouldn’t have happened to a man.
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Come on. There are different kinds of ‘subordinate’ sex. If the woman are on top doing most of the work I’m all for it.
“In her resignation speech Thursday, Hill said she thinks that wouldn’t have happened to a man.”
Bill Clinton and a good number of congressmen past and present would surely agree!
I didn’t realize that dog worked for her...
Would Al Franken and a million others agree?
Look at the facts before you make such a comment.
Or are you a “feminist”? :)
Do you ever wonder if Hillary was glad Bill chummed it up with Epstein, so she could take down names and hold it over people?
Only after she realized what use she could make of it.
The reason the pictures came out was to disprove her lie that it didn’t happen.
As much as she is crying about revenge porn, sexism, misogyny, etc., the Democrats didn’t come to her defense before she resigned. She should get the hint and go away.
There would be no revenge porn if people didn’t want to perform on camera like porn actors.
Don't have sex you shouldn't be having and don't film it.
No, you do not deserve nor shall you receive sympathy for the consequences of your stupidity, and no, our courts do not have time to waste trying to minimize the consequences of your bad behavior, grow up and quit asking them to.
The dog is better looking than she is.
Don’t have sex you shouldn’t be having and don’t film it.
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Naked selfies while holding a bong and sporting an iron cross tattoo on your privates can be a career ender. Who knew? If only there had been a memo!
Illinois State Senator Jack Ryan would be to differ.
Anthony Weiner would too.
Her own party with the blessing of Pelosi forced her to resign and she gets up and blames the right wing conspiracy and her so called husband
It’s a war...I don’t care. Everything is a tool.
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