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Originally Posted by wdfifteen

We can suppose a million scenarios. That one is pretty far out there. I doubt that it has ever happened. When it is so common that it has its own definition, like “date rape” I will be glad to talk about what we should do about the problem of “accusations for hire.”

What?! It happens all the damn time. Sadly lying has become something acceptable in our country, and when people lie in public settings and often under oath, there are no penalties. No penalties means that it will continue happening. Crimes should have to be PROVEN, that is the basis of our legal system. We are talking about something so heinous that simply the accusation can ruin your life.

Patrick, you frequenly post about how much you love your wife which is fantastic. But think for a moment how difficult it would be for you and your marriage if another woman accused you of sexual harassment or assault. That would put a serious strain on any marriage, no matter how strong. What about your kids and grandkids, would you like to explain to them why you are being talked about on the news for doing horrible things to another woman? We are in the environment today where people can accuse anyone of horrible things, no matter untrue, and simply the accusation can destroy their life.