A heated Facebook exchange this weekend prompted me to revisit an older post about #MeToo and my own workplace experiences.
I think there’s a big difference between true harassment and unwanted or inappropriate behavior. Viewed through today’s lens, every decades-old compliment, hug or shoulder rub can seem nasty and predatory. But it may have been no more serious than an ill-advised attempt to flirt, show warmth, or express appreciation.
It’s equally possible that a woman who had a crush on an attractive, charismatic man fantasized or misinterpreted a benign gesture.
So yes, let’s investigate the Bidens, Kavanaughs, and Trumps to see if they actually crossed the line. But let’s not automatically assume that every allegation has merit either.