Since its inception, the #MeToo movement has been routinely overshadowed by the more negative aspects of the cause. With the increased spotlight on sexual harassment and abuse, we’ve seen predators like Harvey Weinstein held accountable for their actions. This comeuppance is painful for victims, yet necessary. However, we’ve also seen fairly rigid definitions of abuse tossed aside in favor of generalizations. Men as a whole are not the enemy, but things seem to be trending that direction.
On March 29, Democrat Lucy Flores accused former Vice President Joe Biden of acting inappropriately toward her in 2014 with an extended kiss on the back of her head. Biden, a probable candidate for the 2020 presidential election, has denied any wrongdoing, although he is known for treating women in an overly affectionate and sometimes downright creepy manner. At times, he steps over the line of decorum into the realm of the unwanted and awkward. This is common knowledge.
