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I think the statement in question is "The most plausible scenario is that she presented herself to him as entirely willing." This statement isn't sensitive to
by toomim 7y ago
I think the statement in question is "The most plausible scenario is that she presented herself to him as entirely willing."
This statement isn't sensitive to the anger that people feel towards Epstein and thus Minsky, and the fact that Stallman has said it in this angry environment has caused quite a spectacle.
So in that sense, I think one might call it "spectacularly insensitive." On the other hand, I think that was the point. And I don't think that all public intellectuals should be required to be sensitive to the angry mobs at all times. I'd like someone to stand up to the mob, from time to time.
- lliamander 7y agoRead: "most plausible in light of what I know personally about the character of the accused". Of course, Stallman could just be a poor judge of character and did not pick up on Minsky's flaws. EDIT: to be clear, the italicized part is what I infer Stallman's intent was.