What I am starting to see from some people on Calgary Puck and in the general public seems to be flat out differences of opinions and contractions within SIMILAR story lines. More and more stories are coming out and more accusations are being made and instead of things becoming clearer with regards to behavior and what is right & wrong, we have more chaos. When I mean NOBODY knows what the hell is going on, I mean actually nobody knows anymore. How are we as a society going to deal with this going forward?
If we take this situation with CTV and Brown, well the info has changed and certain elements are looking a little hazy. How are we suppose to adjudicate this claim going forward for the benefit of both parties? There are for sure valid arguments that can be made on BOTH sides.
Some people dismiss the fact that the initial reports was that she was underage. To some this is a major point and to others it's spilled milk. Some are pointing to the fact that he was an MP and in a position of trust. How big of a deal is this? Are political players , both men and women going to be held to a different standard from a dating and social norm perspective ? What is a position of trust? How do we, as a country deal with these situations to make sure that all parties all the time are protected?
1) 24 year old male police officer, off duty, approaches a 19 year old female at a party. How should this develop going forward in order to protect a teenager from someone who's in a position of trust, protect the police officer against allegations that may cost us taxpayers money?
2) Single female Dr in a small town who is looking for romance, how should see deal with the delicate fact that she is one of two doctors in town, she's in a position of trust but goes on several dates with a local guy who happens to come onto her too quickly for her comfort level. She cuts ties with him and is now refusing to see his little girl as a patient because of how she feel's around the creep. Who's right, who's wrong? Who's rights are being violated???
3) Big 5 bank VP has a little to much to drink at a Christmas party, is doing some MUTUAL flirting with a lower ranking male employee. She leans over, tell's him how hot he is and pinches hit butt. Someone witnesses this, reports it to HR. How should she be dealt with? Should we throw her to the wolves along with a $1 million + severance package for her 25 years of service ? Is that the best use of shareholder dollars? Do we allow her to continue employment and hope next party is different? What about the male in this story, does he have a right to sue for sexual harassment? Is he considered a "survivor" in this entire mess?
I know this is a long post but what I am loving now is how everything is getting muddier by the day cause we don't know what the hell is going on. Everybody thinks their answers are the best until somebody gives them their version or opinion on the events. It's gotten to be madness all around and a bunch of people who assured everybody chaos wouldn't ensue, everybody knows the rules, are all nowhere to be found.
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