I'm advocating zero tolerance because I have a wife that's been in the business world over 25 years, and two daughters that are in college and entering into their professional careers soon. Bill O Reilly, Harvey Weinstein, Roger Ailes & Charlie Rose et al have no business being in the workplace.
However, I also have a son, so allegations of harassment/abuse MUST be credible. Allegations are not enough.
“Children and dogs are as necessary to the welfare of the country as Wall Street and the railroads.” -- Harry S. Truman
"You never soar so high as when you stoop down to help a child or an animal." -- Jewish Proverb
"Three-time Pro Bowler Eric Weddle the most versatile, and maybe most intelligent, safety in the game." -- SI, 9/7/15, p. 107.
"Zero tolerance" actually means your son might be wrongfully accused and yet lose his jobOriginally Posted by mUUser
My wife's co-worker has a son who is now in prison over this.
He was 17, his gf 15. They had a consensual sexual relationship. He turned 18 a few weeks before she turned 16, and her dad pressed statutory rape charges against him. (I don't know the particulars beyond that).
Last edited by NorthwestUteFan; 11-22-2017 at 10:39 AM.
In prison means there are bigger problems. To get there is a much more strict and strenuous process. Not that it's always perfect, but it's a far cry from someone losing a job or other opportunities for a simple accusation or allegation with no evidence or due process.
“To me there is no dishonor in being wrong and learning. There is dishonor in willful ignorance and there is dishonor in disrespect.” James Hatch, former Navy Seal and current Yale student.
True. Perhaps zero tolerance is too strongly worded.....but not by much.
“Children and dogs are as necessary to the welfare of the country as Wall Street and the railroads.” -- Harry S. Truman
"You never soar so high as when you stoop down to help a child or an animal." -- Jewish Proverb
"Three-time Pro Bowler Eric Weddle the most versatile, and maybe most intelligent, safety in the game." -- SI, 9/7/15, p. 107.
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