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In reply to the discussion: Senator Al Franken Kissed and Groped Me Without My Consent, And Theres Nothing Funny About It [View all]Oneironaut
(5,600 posts)I guess sexual harassment is okay if the perpetrator is someone that you like. This is after everybody was jumping on Roy Moore (and rightfully so).
What Franken did is not funny. Its wrong. Women want to be taken seriously - especially in professions like journalism. This wasnt playful or funny - it was sexual harassment, plain and simple.
I find the allegations of Frankens forced kiss even more troubling. If this were a Republican accused of these actions, DU would be collectively demanding their resignation. If you do not demand action against Franken for his actions, you have absolutely no right to criticize Roy Moore. Your ethics are based on party allegiance more than doing what is right.
You either take sexual harassment seriously, or you dont. You cant have different standards for different people. This isnt a Democrat vs. Republican issue.