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In reply to the discussion: Cuomo is 63 years old. I am 75 years old. [View all]Exactly! Even the word "harassment" doesn't imply anything necessarily illegal. It's just wrong, and shouldn't be tolerated in the workplace.
In Cuomo's case the claims need to be investigated, and if they are found to be true he should resign, not be prosecuted.
The orange menace, on the other hand, actually assaulted and raped people. HE should be prosecuted.
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Given his position and celebrity he has probably gotten a lot of attention from younger women
Maraya1969
Mar 2021
#8
Legally, "harassment" requires an unbalanced power relationship to be actionable.
Laelth
Mar 2021
#9
The third woman removed Cuomo's hand from her back, and he responded by putting both hands
pnwmom
Mar 2021
#118
I have never thought Ruch had the strongest case, since she wasn't an employee.
pnwmom
Mar 2021
#131
Unfortunately, that is a misconception that can lead to under reporting.
Pacifist Patriot
Mar 2021
#73
Wow,am I missing something ? Since when is Hello Ladies an inappropriate greeting for women that you
CentralMass
Mar 2021
#65
Wow. I'm 60 and I still commonly say that. Usually more like good morning ladies.
CentralMass
Mar 2021
#82
Exactly. Illegal activity applies to the organization, not the individual in question
Major Nikon
Mar 2021
#86
I'm 66 and basically, he has apparently engaged in behaviors that were more common
Texin
Mar 2021
#16
You said it! The reTrumplicans need to shut the fuck up about 'harassment' because they condone
Texin
Mar 2021
#88
Excellent points and great advice for most. Exception: When the older man is your boss.
flibbitygiblets
Mar 2021
#31
I just deleted all MSNBC shows...no taping for me. This is an attack on a powerful Democrat
Demsrule86
Mar 2021
#39
Agree in great part. Investigate first, then proceed with appropriate action.
Joinfortmill
Mar 2021
#52
It bothers me when my 80 yr old father does that to young women. Waitress, housekeeper, cashier.
LizBeth
Mar 2021
#121
Do that is harrassing, not assault you are right. You want to know if she enjoys it? Don't do it for
LizBeth
Mar 2021
#128
NGL, I'm not exactly known as a paragon of virtue on DU, but some of these responses are WTF-worthy.
Decoy of Fenris
Mar 2021
#104
I have never told you but, I truly enjoy your posts, You are a very good writer.
Escurumbele
Mar 2021
#66
This was a wedding party? he puts his hands on her like that he's lucky he didn't get punched
Shanti Shanti Shanti
Mar 2021
#75