Monday, November 07, 2011

Thank you Ms. Allred and Ms. Bialek. It is appreciated.

The report by Ms.Bialek was not subtle, it was not a misunderstood gesture or comment.  It was quite frankly sexual assault and not harassment.  Attempting to cause a woman's upper torso to move in the direction of a man's genitials is not harassment, that is assault. 

There was no consentual relationship between Mr. Cain and Ms. Bialek.  No history, no advances.  He considered himself priviledged and 'in control' without anyone questioning him in regard to his actions.  Her perspective employment was on the line.  That's sincerely hostile stuff.  That was a lot more than groping. 

...Sharon Bialek (click title to entry - thank you) said Cain made the unwanted advance after dinner in Washington when she asked for help finding a job after she was laid off by the National Restaurant Association, which he then headed.

Bialek, who identified herself as a registered Republican and single mother from Chicago, put a public face on a growing problem for Cain's campaign. The 65-year-old candidate quickly denied her account, saying all allegations of sexual harassment against him were "completely false."...

Seems as though vulnerable women are more challenged to find gainful employment than they ever expected.