08-05-2022, 07:56 AM -
I think you and I are actually on the same page, with one small exception. I have experience being in a position where I was responsible for helping or trying to help some through terrible situations somewhat similar to this. Obviously not as famous and very different circumstances, but close enough that I feel I can learn one lesson:
I've spoken in depth to some who went through years of abuse and couldn't muster the courage to speak up. That could easily sway me to take the side of the women in this case if not for the one lesson I've learned.
I've also helped some deal with conspiracies or apparent conspiracies. There is one of those where I know for a fact the person is innocent and yet you would be amazed at the elaborate web that was woven making them appear guilty of something unimaginable. It is horribly frustrating to hear people telling me that they think they know enough of the facts that they are absolutely sure this person is guilty. That experience could easily sway me in the other direction.
But the lesson I have learned is that there is always, always so much more to these stories than we know. So, I try to force myself to avoid opinions of guilt/innocence if I have not spoken with those involved and gotten both sides.
The reason I explain all of this is simply so you will know that I am not being aloof or heartless in the matter when I focus my comments only on the football aspect.
I've spoken in depth to some who went through years of abuse and couldn't muster the courage to speak up. That could easily sway me to take the side of the women in this case if not for the one lesson I've learned.
I've also helped some deal with conspiracies or apparent conspiracies. There is one of those where I know for a fact the person is innocent and yet you would be amazed at the elaborate web that was woven making them appear guilty of something unimaginable. It is horribly frustrating to hear people telling me that they think they know enough of the facts that they are absolutely sure this person is guilty. That experience could easily sway me in the other direction.
But the lesson I have learned is that there is always, always so much more to these stories than we know. So, I try to force myself to avoid opinions of guilt/innocence if I have not spoken with those involved and gotten both sides.
The reason I explain all of this is simply so you will know that I am not being aloof or heartless in the matter when I focus my comments only on the football aspect.