Pete Jarvis

Sarah, Pause for a moment. Irrespective of Richards actions, what is the intent here? Replace Richards name with your own, or one of children's. How would feel as the receiver and observer of such emotional vitriolic language? What will you do when Twitter comes for you?

You're right. If it was me or one of my kids, I'd want myself or them spared of this reaction and face no consequence. Then again, that's just "self-interest" and "nepotism". How do you think a little Billy or Susie behaves at work when everyone knows the boss is their daddy?

My sense is that we should support that individuals face consequences for bad actions even family members. The response to their actions however I feel should not be emotive or derogatory. Why? If we ourselves mirror the bad behavior, then surely we lessen the moral lesson.

No, I have deep respect for you. I enjoy your insights and thoughts my concern is that the language being used detracts from argument for change.

In all seriousness, I have that same concern, but in the opposite direction. Until we have firm consequences instead of easily-ignored words and unlimited second chances, these lines will always seem nice-but-optional to privileged people. Bullies have no qualms crossing them.

Yup. The whole problem here is that people have been too nice - for thirty years. More nice isn’t going to move the needle. Right now what everyone in this situation needs is to feel the REAL, AUTHENTIC anger that women have been suppressing around this asshole for DECADES.

So what specific actions do you propose and recommend? What reaction is to be taken if the action is not taken? Timeline? How do you channel the anger felt to enable change? If the change does not occur, what is to be done? Anger is powerful, but a plan more so.