RE: Melania Trump says Sexual Assault victims shouldn't report unless they have evidence
October 12, 2018 at 2:29 pm
(October 12, 2018 at 1:03 pm)LadyForCamus Wrote: That you think a human being capable of such callous disregard for the suffering of another at his hands should ever hold a position of power in this country indicates that you are part of the problem.
From a purely political perspective, there is no correlation between the personal virtue and effective governance. This has been proven time and time again throughout history and around the world. It does not figure into my calculus of who should hold political power.
From a purely moral perspective, truly wicked people are sometimes capable of reformation and even who have depraved histories can potentially be forgiven and trusted again by showing contrition and seeking restoration. Again, this has been proven time and time again throughout history and around the world.
That said, IF it could be shown that Kavaugh had indeed sexually assaulted Ford, then his denial would indeed be disqualifying, not because of what he did 40 years ago; but rather, because of a current lack of contriteness. As it stands however his guilt has not even been remotely demonstrated. We have only competing claims.
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