Read this. Read the whole thing.

[CTyankee]

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/26/us/politics/hyten-assault-joint-chiefs.html

This is one of two page one stories (the other Epstein related) in the NYT today concerning sexual assault on women. You don't have to be a long time feminist, as I am, to be shocked ONCE AGAIN by the prevalence of such behavior on women who are just doing their jobs in an otherwise normal day. And descriptions of the males behavior are unsparing. particularly those, like the General, who are in a position to run such an important office in our government.

Just think, though of all the other women whose stories are not being told on the front page of the NYT.

And if it ruins my first cup of coffee, so be it. I want it to ruin lots of first cups of coffee today.

[lostnfound]

1. On a scale of egregious behavior by trump nominees, this doesn't even register a 1.

Inappropriate? Yes. Unwanted? Yes. A firing offense at Fortune 500 companies? Most of them, yes.

But no force, apparently. No threats. She rejected him, and there’s no indication or mention that he retaliated or tried to force her. Instead he apologized.

On edit: My view is as a woman who has had a range of behaviors directed at me, including a knife waived in front of me when I was 13, and dates that pushed too far; and as a woman who has herself engaged in flirting behavior with certain coworkers that crossed some lines.

[CTyankee]

2. Yeah, well I guess that's the least he could do...

but it isn't up to women to provide teachable moments to men. They should know better at the outset.

What upsets me is that he is using his superior rank, or just thought he could do so, in this situation, rather than respecting a fellow officer from the outset.

That story and the Epstein story just sickened me...all in one morning...

[colsohlibgal]

3. It Is Alarming

So many men still see us as prey and not Equal humans. It is unfortunate. The “MeToo” movement has helped but we still have a way to go.