With the latest revelations about Senator Al Franken -- it's quite reasonable to say that WE MEN have @ some point in our lives done something grossly inappropriate towards others -- either towards women or other men.
I think ALL MEN need to now acknowledge this -- and show remorse through actions.
First, I will apologize collectively for all men -- We are sorry for being assholes -- some of which was attained through social conditioning and learned behavior, and the rest, well, just because we can be assholes.
Second, we ask those who have been harmed or wronged by our past actions, please judge us by how we redress these past transgressions.
If, like Trump, or O'Reilly, or Moore, or Weinstein, or even Bill Clinton -- men show no humility and admission of previous bad and inappropriate behaviors, then by all means condemn them and let them face the full consequences of their wrongdoing.
But if men demonstrate that they have sincerely atoned for these past offenses through actions, deeds and clear and genuine remorse, though there shouldn't be forgiveness for these past actions, instead we should use the opportunity to rebuild bridges and trust so we can move forward together in a more supportive and respectful environment.
True transformative change comes from changing the paradigm -- and that can only happen when we face the past truths and admit that what was is not how it should be going forward.
