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I'm upvoting you since I believe the question has some merit and does have to do with the discussion. Anyways, I've made no such claims, but you have to admit
by sp4rki 16y ago
I'm upvoting you since I believe the question has some merit and does have to do with the discussion.
Anyways, I've made no such claims, but you have to admit that it is as easy for a woman to completely destroy a man's life with such allegations, the same way a man can destroy a woman's life by committing a sexual crime against her. For this reason it is a necessity to have actual proof, be it video, witnesses, and most importantly DNA.
To answer more clearly your question: Anyone has the right to state whatever negative things happen to them, but the moment you start pointing the finger (in this case the alleged sexual harasser) you better have proof not only because you might be potentially destroying the life's of many people in the process, but because you are also opening the door to a suit for defamation of character.
Think about it, if it so happens that it's not true, he might lose his job, the custody of his children, any future career in the field in which he has established himself, being labeled as a sex offender, etc. If you're going to completely turn someone's life upside down, you better have the proof to prove such allegations.
- justaguyb 16y agoI can't disagree more strongly with what you wrote. People have a right to report the things that happen to them. If they lie, I hope they get ruined in a defamation lawsuit, but honest personal testimony should not be discouraged or treated as a crime. You disgust me.