Another harmful twist is when rape allegations come riding in on a political horse. When the allegation is seen as an attempt to derail an election or political appointment, partisanship trumps (not that guy) the issue. the supporters of the man so charged unsurprisingly assume that it is a lie for political purpose because of the timing. Of course, the accusation could be true and be being brought forward for political purpose. The partisan who seeks to bring down a political rival unsurprisingly accepts the charge, even when dubious.
I often say that if you mix a teaspoon of sewage with a bottle of fine wine you end up with a bottle of sewage. Politics are more important to most people than justice for some woman defiled, or a man falsely accused. It can result in additional trauma for a rape victim to have it dismissed over partisan politics.
Another Canadian false accusation of rape: Steven Galloway. Check out Brad Cran’s devastating expose of Galloway’s railroading at UBC. The “feminists” there royally f*ed up by believing a conniving accuser. His newsletter is on Substack.
Excellent piece!
The honesty and intolerance for hypocrisy on this subject, was refreshing.
Excellent.
Another harmful twist is when rape allegations come riding in on a political horse. When the allegation is seen as an attempt to derail an election or political appointment, partisanship trumps (not that guy) the issue. the supporters of the man so charged unsurprisingly assume that it is a lie for political purpose because of the timing. Of course, the accusation could be true and be being brought forward for political purpose. The partisan who seeks to bring down a political rival unsurprisingly accepts the charge, even when dubious.
I often say that if you mix a teaspoon of sewage with a bottle of fine wine you end up with a bottle of sewage. Politics are more important to most people than justice for some woman defiled, or a man falsely accused. It can result in additional trauma for a rape victim to have it dismissed over partisan politics.
You nailed it.
Another Canadian false accusation of rape: Steven Galloway. Check out Brad Cran’s devastating expose of Galloway’s railroading at UBC. The “feminists” there royally f*ed up by believing a conniving accuser. His newsletter is on Substack.
Thank you for writing this important essay. It's as well written and reported as it is devastating.