Subject: The right wing is loving this moment, but do not for a mome

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See Original Content on OpEdNews in article titled "Opposition mounts to sexual harassment witch-hunt"

The right wing is loving this moment, but do not for a moment point to them as the motivator. Such conversation misses the truth for by a mile.

Yes, a conversation has to occur so women do not victimize innocent men, or foolish ones like Franken!

I have two sons and two grandsons, and I hope that those innocent males who are accused, are given the opportunity to fact their accusers, and prove malicious intent or mendacity!

I am not surprised," Gillibrand said, as she ran down the list of the latest prominent men who thought their abusive behavior would stay secret. "This is the world we live in. This is how people behave in many instances. It is sad, and it is horrible and what you see everywhere is the institutional bias against survivors, and in favor of the powerful. You see it in every instance--the military, Congress, college campuses, Wall Street, the movie industry. You see it over and over again that perpetrators are protected."

This moment has come from US, the #ME,too' victims, who were assaulted, raped or abused by powerful men. I have my OWN experiences, AS do MOST WOMEN OF MY AGE THAT I KNOW.I AM 76.

The time for devaluing women is OVER, SIR!

AS POLITICO NOTES: "The time is ripe for a conversation that points to the need to educate our boys, to change the culture that allows men to end the dreams and dismiss the hard work, dedication, talent and intelligence of 505 of others the people."

But remember:" these types of misconduct don't just occur in Congress or Hollywood. This is a societal problem that we must confront together as a country. What can be done to change the culture that makes sexual harassment and abuse so rampant? First, we must elect more women to positions of political power, to push for wider structural problems to be addressed. Second, attempts to dismantle protections for women through legislation must be halted, from women's health care being slashed in the tax bill or reproductive justice facing constant attacks. Finally, all workplaces in all industries must strengthen policies surrounding sexual harassment, as well as reporting mechanisms. Until we all ask tough questions about the pervasive sexual misconduct we see in our society, there won't be true change."