Letterman

[bord_du_rasoir]

I really, really hate how people make judgments based on prejudice. At least we pretend to have a justice system whereby people are "innocent until proven guilty." I'm glad we've founded a social structure based on that principle, because human nature, by all appearances, appears opposed to such a system- of withholding judgment till proof is

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[xforge]

Some of that rhetoric smacks heavily of Dworkin and her "all sex is rape" rigamarole. I dunno, schtupping your subordinates isn't ethical no matter whether there was any coercion whatsoever. Illegal? Fricked if I know - they certainly couldn't nail Clinton for it. But unethical, sure. What happens now, he gets chastized by his peers in the business community? 'Kay. Otherwise the business of anyone but those directly involved? Hell no.

[biffah]

The only thing I disagree with is "the business of anyone but those directly involved?". Well - he kind of made it the business of everyone by talking about it on the air - apologizing on the air - etc.

I honestly think that should have been NO WAY apart of his show, his shtick, what have you. I personally think it should have been handled behind doors. Maybe even a letter from his handlers stating that "Mr. Letterman and his family would like to keep this matter private.".

I don't think we should nail him - or even care, actually. It's his life, and how are we to know that him and his (then) girlfriend didn't have an open relationship?

I think, though, the back lash was brought on by him talking about it. It should have stayed quiet (by him). Very awkward.