A Terrible College Case Shows the High Cost of ‘Believe Women’

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Wow.  Just wow.

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A Terrible College Case Shows the High Cost of ‘Believe Women’

 

By DAVID FRENCH
October 13, 2018 5:30 AM

 

There is no substitute for evidence and due process.

 

Through much of the last month, the American people have been treated to a version of the emotional and ideological argument that’s dominated the American academy for much of the last ten years. The argument goes something like this: Women rarely lie about rape. Thus, the failure of criminal or civil justice systems to achieve overwhelming rates of conviction or impose liability at the rates of predation means that fundamental reform is mandatory.

 

Consequently, we must make it easier for women to bring claims, protect them from the rigors of proving claims, and utilize decision-makers trained to understand and respond to the unique trauma of victims. Moreover, when considering sexual-assault claims outside of courts, understand that due process is less important when a man’s liberty isn’t at stake. After all, a campus court isn’t a criminal trial. It’s an evaluation of academic suitability.

 

Article continues: https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/10/a-terrible-college-case-shows-the-high-cost-of-believe-women/ 

 

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It is a sad state that the Universities have swung the pendulum so far to the lack of due process side.  So any accusation of sexual assault is essentially treated as rape on today's campuses and the accused is left with little chance to defend themselves.  I am glad there are some courts slapping down these decisions, but that certainly costs the accused money and their reputation may already be ruined.  Is there any recourse on the accusers that make false accusations?

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47 minutes ago, Bill & Katya said:

any recourse on the accusers that make false accusations?

Absolutely!  They get to stay in skool.

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The court’s conclusion was stinging: “It is ironic,” said the court “that an institution of higher learning, where American history and government are taught, should stray so far from the principles that underlie our democracy.”

Says it all.

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To "it is ironic," I'd add "and disquieting, and revolting."