bripat9643
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That's not true either. For example, Blasey Ford was not the slightest bit deserving of belief.You have to presuppose innocence. It is the way our justice system works: innocent until proven guilty. Not all countries are like that. I think it is a very important distinction.The idea that “all women must be believed” removes it from that, and presupposes guilt and innocence.
And you are presupposing innocence before any evidence is laid to bear. I myself don't think one phone call to Larry King is enough evidence, and the rightists on this board are presupposing guilt. Both you and they are doing the exact same thing and for the same reason. Presupposition spits in the face of actual justice.
None of you are blameless. None. Of. You.
And I disagree it spits in the face of justice. Justice is taking the evidence and determining guilt or innocence through a jury system.
But you have to start from a base, either one is innocent and must prove guilt or one is guilty and must prove innocence.
What other base is there?
I think you should start with the story the victim is telling. Is it believeable, and I'm having a hard time believing this one.
I don't think you can attach a presumption of guilt with just a story. You need some evidence. Otherwise - both parties are equally deserving of belief.