I was actually really surprised he was convicted. As far as I know there was no physical evidence at all. Just... narrative.

That’s exactly my point. Political discrimination is legal insofar as there’s no (very limited) legislation to prevent it. My contention is that this will soon be sufficiently problematic, perhaps by its potential to facilitate parallel social injustices, that it may need to be re-examined from a legal perspective.…

It’s a shame they didn’t pursue this. We actually haven’t heard much about this from the perspective of the accused men in question. At least nothing beyond desperate (or disingenuous) initial apologies. Are they contrite? Defiant? Do they see social value in the MeToo movement? Do they feel unfairly persecuted?

Third paragraph. The ejection was politically motivated.

Heh, no they don’t.

I’m not sure indifference is entirely unreasonable. I’ve always been of the opinion that a person’s sexuality is no one else’s business. It’s private, and should be treated as such.

No one seems concerned about the legal precedence here.

I can’t really apologize on behalf of white people, but I can articulate that a great many of us are embarrassed by this. This trumpian bigotry is simply uncouth.

Well, in her defence, most of our presidents have been horribly out of touch white people. It’s almost a prerequisite.

Oh, I know. I took the bait like a damn fool. And then managed to instigate a one-side flame war in the comments section. Next thing you know Crews’ dorm-room philosophy will be embraced by the academic left, rebranded ‘Crewsian Theory’ and taught as a primary branch of fourth-wave feminism. I’m seriously screwed here.

Hehe, are you secretly Terry Crews?

Everyone has an intrinsic responsibility for their own well being. I don’t blame Crews for being attacked, I blame him for not defending himself. And hey, if he’s comfortable with letting it slide, then power to him. Maybe he’s into that kind of thing and refraining from saying so. I dunno.

It that the time for restraint? When you’re being sexually assaulted? I feel like there’s some dark humor in there...

You’d think so... who wouldn’t, right? He looks so tough.

No mention of my ‘blue in the face’ pun? I thought that was gold.

Yes, I read the same thing. I get it. I just don’t respect his choice. Defending yourself always comes with risks. Sometimes multiple risks. Escalating violence, legal repercussions, damage to your reputation. It’s not a coward’s business. You either choose to be controlled by your fear and allow yourself to be a…

Moe, it’s my experience that when you have the popular opinion, you likely have the wrong opinion. I’m not bothered by the clucking hens... it’s what they do. I stand by what I said... this is Jezebel content.

Oh? You think people get touchy about Terry Crews... wait till you nay-say Michael Burnham.

Not you too Cookie Monster. I say one critical word about ST:Discovery last week and bam, mortal enemy. You know, through all the amusing vitriol, I’ve yet to hear any commentary that suggests I’m wrong. You can call me an asshole till you’re blue in the face, but this is still an article fit for Jezebel and Jezebel…

Subtlety doesn’t work well on the internet. Forgive my oversight.