Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Oh, Look: There are Two Sets of Rules

It seems #BelieveAllWomen is used some of the time, but not all of the time.  Here's what one of the leaders of that movement has done:

Sexual misconduct allegations against Time’s Up CEO’s son prompted her resignation
Encouraging victims to “speak their truth” is a key tenet of the #MeToo movement and Time’s Up. But the interaction between Gellert and Bowden illustrates the complexities that can arise with sexual misconduct claims. The situation also demonstrates how a person’s loyalties can be divided, particularly when a loved one faces serious allegations. 
Borders’ “role as the president of Time’s Up was in conflict with being a mother who was taking active steps to defend her son,” said one of the knowledgeable people, who asked not to be identified.
One of the chief things I've learned through almost four decades in The Episcopal Church is that the strident rules of sexual behavior for clergy apply to everyone, unless you're a prominent dean, a prominent bishop, or a well-connected priest.  In which case, wheeeeee!