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The same reason we don't assume the accused is guilty. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presumption_of_innocence https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presumption_of_inno
by charliesharding 7y ago
The same reason we don't assume the accused is guilty.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presumption_of_innocence https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presumption_of_innocence
- BigFish12 7y agoWe do assume the accused of rape or sexual harassment against a woman is guilty though. In that case, it's guilty until proven innocent. Allegations only are enough to ruin a man's whole career.
- gilbetron 7y agoFrom your link: "In civil proceedings (like breach of contract) the defendant is initially presumed correct unless the plaintiff presents a moderate level of evidence and thus switches the burden of proof to the defendant." There is absolutely a moderate level of evidence of discrimination against women.