Lawmaker claims #metoo will make it harder for women to get government jobs
The avalanche of sex harassment allegations will make it harder for women to get jobs in government, according to state Sen. Diane Savino.
“What is going to happen now is that less women will be given opportunities in government,” the Staten Island Democrat said in a Dec. 8 Facebook posting.
“If you are a male elected, you are going to seriously think about limiting your staff selections to male staffers to avoid any possibility of a problem.”
She made the comment after questioning why Senate Democrats were so quick to demand the resignation of Sen. Al Franken, who faced several sexual harassment accusations.
“To be honest, I was never one of his greatest fans, but he was elected by the people of Minnesota. He was also considered one of the great rising stars in our party which is full of star-effer’s, if truth be told. I mean, really, just a few months ago wasn’t he on the list of possible challengers to Trump? Now he is a sacrificial throwaway to the Democrats attempt to show that they are better on Sexual Harrassment,” Savino wrote.
“Maybe it is the Union Chick in me, but what happened to DUE PROCESS in this country? I don’t know what would have come from an Ethics Investigation, and neither does Kirsten Gillibrand, but Al Franken should have been given his Day in Court, not the Court of Public Opinion.”
The statements sparked a debate and criticism from fellow Facebook users, who defended women coming forward and pointed out that photographs and responses from the accused have backed up many of their claims.
“I understand the “avoidance” point of view, but if you’re not a jerk and have common sense, then there will be no problems,” replied a Facebook user named Mark Hicks.
Another Savino follower on Facebook, Bridgette Francis, pointed out that Franken admitted to some misconduct.
“Women’s bodies are not the property of people in positions of power,” Francis wrote.