tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498461647368609756.post4405105552127996997..comments2023-10-01T01:44:18.440-07:00Comments on We Will be Silent No More: Sexual Assault at the SmithsonianMaria Ruizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17637939514462696823noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498461647368609756.post-15481082790325097222017-02-24T12:18:27.808-08:002017-02-24T12:18:27.808-08:00As a man I'm shocked, having always thought th...As a man I'm shocked, having always thought the Smithsonian was one of the most Professional Institution on the Planet, surprise & shock doesn't come close to my reaction, professional individuals Lying, Covering up & Protecting a man that has already Admitted his actions & Guilt, the actions of a Sexual Predator, to make matters worse individuals in a position of power with the ability to protect the Innocent Victim, try to blame the situation on the Victim. To the powers that be at the Smithsonian you are no better than this man, he should have been sacked straight away, then Charged & Arrested, But now because he's an important Scientist, the individuals whom should be protecting the Victim, have at every opportunity protected this man. As a man I'm shocked that the Smithsonian has not done everything in its power to protect this Victim of a Sexual Assault, you have protected a man who by his own omission committed a Sexual Assault. These actions are not the actions of a world renown organisation, Smithsonian I'm disgusted with your actions in this situation, you have brushed this situation under the carpet because of the man's Academic worth.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04446208956857425761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498461647368609756.post-78328310065307166752016-11-02T22:02:59.945-07:002016-11-02T22:02:59.945-07:00The Smithsonian has long been considered one of th...The Smithsonian has long been considered one of the greatest institutions in America. Yet, culture can and must be changed if it is to remain such. I have filed suit (and won) with the ACLU for less. Get it together Smithsonian and if not, please know there are avenues for justice and FORCED culture change that will come. Stand up and shout no! There are little boys and girls watching to see how you react and how they should act. HypnosisRulzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311793291628728316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498461647368609756.post-45820788480982129472016-11-02T21:53:18.225-07:002016-11-02T21:53:18.225-07:00Thank you for sharing your point! I have experienc...Thank you for sharing your point! I have experienced this many times. If and when people are judged by their ability to treat others respectfully and with consideration, then we will be doing something great.HypnosisRulzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311793291628728316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498461647368609756.post-15636959974974290002016-11-01T20:24:08.646-07:002016-11-01T20:24:08.646-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.TheGeomologisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05506432097451126302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498461647368609756.post-67200863919991744452016-11-01T10:45:46.527-07:002016-11-01T10:45:46.527-07:00Maria, what can we do?
I've emailed Linda S...Maria, what can we do? <br /><br />I've emailed Linda St. Thomas stthomasl@si.edu<br />Linda St.Thomas, Chief Spokesperson, Smithsonian Institution<br /><br />Is there a demonstration scheduled?<br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16071491497069400709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498461647368609756.post-90358244592703351142016-11-01T10:18:43.961-07:002016-11-01T10:18:43.961-07:00Brook Turner raped an unconscious woman behind a d...Brook Turner raped an unconscious woman behind a dumpster, but was given a lenient sentence because "he is a great swimmer". A team of NFL players gang-raped Brenda Tracy, but were not prosecuted and were not dismissed from the football because "they were great athletes". XX XX raped a 14-year old high school student, but faced no jail time and no dismissal from his job because "he is a great teacher". Bill Cosby drugged and assaulted over 60 women, but has maintained his innocence because "he is great actor". And Miguel Pinto sexually assaulted a young woman, but no action has been taken because "he is a great scientist"... When is our judicial system get the point that being "great at something" comes secondary, and being great citizen of the equal society comes first?Anna F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01375587829909024255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498461647368609756.post-79985416708859746332016-11-01T09:11:43.453-07:002016-11-01T09:11:43.453-07:00Wow, the issue is so simple, yet Smithsonian has b...<br />Wow, the issue is so simple, yet Smithsonian has bungled it. Even "great scientists" are not allowed to grab a woman. And he even admitted to luring her into a secluded area. What is Smithsonian waiting for? For Pinto to rape somebody? Or are they going to cover it up too? Terribly disappointed with Smithsonian handling this issue. Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01675648533562452262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498461647368609756.post-66730443865394524722016-11-01T09:03:01.881-07:002016-11-01T09:03:01.881-07:00Over the years I have frequently been advised to &...Over the years I have frequently been advised to 'get real' about such incidences. I have campaigned vigorously to change the way men feel that can behave with women. The excuse is ofter on the lines that the behaviour was just a joke, or just teasing. I am in my seventies now and had hoped that some progress had been make - but it seems barely to have changed. It is always the perception of the woman that is questioned. It does not matter how famous a scientist is. If he cannot be trusted to keep his hand off female (or male, come to think of it) colleagues, then he should be censured. People should not be obliged to feel uncomfortable at work simply to satisfy the whims of senior colleagues. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12127929614575649387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498461647368609756.post-75139552552489826502016-11-01T08:42:05.750-07:002016-11-01T08:42:05.750-07:00If the Smithsonian encourages a rape culture, i wi...If the Smithsonian encourages a rape culture, i will not longer be a member. Judith Manelishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06276224759440506625noreply@blogger.com