Benefit gig & moral quandary — WWTBD?

[MultiScaleMale]

He is under investigation, and has not been convicted of any crime. The real moral quandary is, should you jump to conclusions without facts and join the lynch mob? If you were wrongly accused, wouldn't you want the benefit of the doubt?

Innocent until proven guilty only applies to the criminal courts. You can still be fired from your job, firearms held (depending on the state) or whatever. False accusations do happen, but they are rare.

 

[bassicmike]

" I can't give an opinion about something that I know no facts."

This has never stopped anyone.

 

[Ellery]

Innocent until proven guilty only applies to the criminal courts. You can still be fired from your job, firearms held (depending on the state) or whatever. False accusations do happen, but they are rare.

How rare are these false accusations? Is that documented? Can you provide statistics generated by peer reviewed research?

 

[The Biz]

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[gln1955]

A thoughful, if lengthy, essay on Title IX.

What Went Wrong With Title IX? | Washington Monthly

 

[ezstep]

Not everyone will remember if you play, but many will. But everyone will remember if you fail to show. Do it for the kids and for the commitment. You cannot lose by taking the high road. As you said, set up, sleepwalk through the performance, load up and go home.

 

[bearfoot]

I would pay it no mind. Allegation from college students are likely to be total garbage these days.

 

[GIBrat51]

The object of the exercise is to raise money for the school, not support the headliner - regardless of any Sturm und Drang surrounding his possible conduct. It's not your circus, and the headliner ain't your monkey. As others have said; honor your commitment, and bring your A game...

 

[kesslari]

All the helpful advice has been given. Thanks all.