{"id":10079,"date":"2014-11-24T06:07:29","date_gmt":"2014-11-24T11:07:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/verastic.com\/?p=10079"},"modified":"2014-11-23T22:08:03","modified_gmt":"2014-11-24T03:08:03","slug":"entire-thoughts-bill-cosby-rape-scandal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/verastic.com\/site\/social\/entire-thoughts-bill-cosby-rape-scandal.html","title":{"rendered":"My Entire Thoughts About The Bill Cosby Rape Scandal"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s like every other day, a new “victim” appears from somewhere, accusing Bill Cosby of a rape that happened a few decades ago. At first, I thought these allegations were ridiculous. Now, I still think they’re ridiculous, but I don’t know if I think they’re ridiculous because he could not have done them, or ridiculous because how dare he do them? Some people have made up their minds that if there are 13, 14, 15, 16 or whatever number of women accusing you of rape, then it must be true. Others believe that having that many women does not change a thing. I agree and disagree with both people.<\/p>\n

\"Bill<\/a><\/p>\n

Even if I knew Bill Cosby personally, I would not vouch for him and say that I know that I know that I know that Bill Cosby will not do such a thing. Why? Because I am not God, so how can I know? I don’t know what people can and cannot do. But I don’t know him personally, so I especially cannot make this statement, neither can I join in and say that he did not do it. However, I do have some questions and comments, and these questions and comments will hurt and help both sides of the argument.<\/p>\n

1.<\/strong> \u00a0Why did it take so long for these women to come out? Yes, I am aware of the argument – who would have believed me? – but considering the number of women, are you telling me that not one single woman was brave enough to take it there?<\/p>\n

2.<\/strong> \u00a0These accusations started making headlines [again] when comedian Hannibal Buress told his audience to Google “Bill Cosby rapist.” My question is: what if he hadn’t said so? Would this have happened? Would these women still be hiding?<\/p>\n

3.<\/strong> \u00a0There is no smoke without fire. Even if Bill did not rape all these women, did he rape some? Did he rape at least one? [And that would still be one too many].<\/p>\n

4.<\/strong> \u00a0Can this be unrequited love\/affection gone wrong?<\/p>\n

5.<\/strong> \u00a0Most of the accusers seem to imply that they were drunk\/drugged when they got raped, what about the ones that were neither drugged nor drunk?<\/p>\n

6.<\/strong> \u00a0What does it mean when they say that Bill “forced” them?<\/p>\n

7.<\/strong> \u00a0Why is Bill Cosby not commenting on these allegations?<\/p>\n

8.<\/strong> \u00a0People have compared Bill Cosby’s case to Michael Jackson being accused of being a pedophile [although Bill Cosby was never arrested\/tried in court and the statute of limitation has expired in all the rape cases. Also, Michael Jackson was acquitted due to lack of evidence]. But can the cases be compared? Side note:<\/strong> Not that it makes a difference, but I still don’t think that Michael Jackson did it. Sue me, if you want].<\/p>\n

9.<\/strong> \u00a0If Bill Cosby is the serial rapist that they say he is, then why are all these accusations from decades ago? Has he not raped recently? Will these women show up sometime in the future?<\/p>\n

10.<\/strong> \u00a0Does race play any factor at all in this?<\/p>\n

11.<\/strong> Why are media networks cancelling and suspending their ties\/projects with an accused man? Has he already been tried and convicted? And whatever happened to being innocent until proven guilty?<\/p>\n

12.<\/strong> \u00a0Has there been ANY kind of proof that Bill Cosby did the things they say he did?<\/p>\n

13.<\/strong> \u00a0If Bill Cosby did not rape these women, then what did he do?<\/p>\n

14.<\/strong> \u00a0Considering that the statute of limitation is over on these rape cases, what do these women stand to gain?<\/p>\n

15.<\/strong> \u00a0Why would several women come out and accuse one man of rape, if he did not actually do it?<\/p>\n

16.<\/strong> \u00a0But even if 1,000 women say it, does it make it true?<\/p>\n

17.<\/strong> \u00a0CNN’s Don Lemon was slammed for asking Joan Tarshis, one of Bill’s accusers during an interview why she did not bite Bill’s penis [as a way to defend herself] when he forced her to perform oral sex on him. My thought: but unless you’re just trying to be politically correct, isn’t that a valid question?<\/p>\n

I have politically incorrect views about rape\/sexual assault, violence, relationships, love, marriage, and a lot more things, but this is not the post to spew them in. Even after typing out all these questions, I still don’t have an answer to whether or not Bill Cosby is guilty. But it’s rather unfortunate how the media (like NBC, TV Land, Netflix) has reacted to his accusations. He’s being punished for a crime that has not been proven.<\/p>\n

Although not the same, it reminds me of the way Paula Deen was treated when she admitted to using the N-word. Everyone cut ties with her. Her case particularly saddens me because I was one of the people who supported the media cutting ties with her. I thought she got what she deserved.<\/strong><\/a> But what I did not know then was that she admitted to using the word a long time ago. I did not take into account that this was a Southern woman who grew up during a time that this was normal. No, it was not right, but it was normal. She was a product of her environment. I regret that I supported her downfall. I truly regret it.<\/p>\n

So in the case of Bill Cosby, I will not direct him to the hottest part of hell, nor will I suggest that God punishes him. Whether or not he did it, this is truly a sad and unfortunate story. I only pray that all parties involved find peace and the fortitude to go through this trying time.<\/p>\n

P.S.<\/strong>\u00a0If I was being accused of something outlandish, I would hope that you people will defend me before you condemn me.<\/p>\n

P.P.S.<\/strong> Damn, I’m grownnnn! Look at Vera sounding all wise and stuff. *pats self on back*<\/em> It must be the Chinese food I ate for lunch – spicy beef and broccoli with white rice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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