re: Time Names #MeToo Silence Breakers As "Person of the Year"

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So you think women who now feel empowered to finally come out and nail some sleaze ball is doing it so they can be part of a twitter group? No wonder there's a big problem!

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I do think it is appropriate to ask "why now?", but thinking about it, it can be a really complex situation. I am sure there were some who allowed men to "have their way" with them because they were worried about their career being ruined.. I am sure there were women who didn't want to say anything because, again, they were concerned, that if they do say something it would hurt their career and it was just not worth it, considering the amount of money and power he had.

It is a tough situation because there are people who will make false claims, there are people who will think that people who are making legit claims are making false claims.

Since HW, it has snowballed and I don't know if people should have their careers ruined because of something they did 30+ years ago, but at the same time, assuming all claims are legit, then it does say something about a person's character.. Either way, people of power should not get a pass for using their power to gain sexual benefits.. And should be held accountable, like anyone else who sexually assaults someone.