Kanvanaugh and Ford Only Losers No Winners

In  a case of sexual abuse there are no winners only losers  of a traumatized victim  and shamed perpetrator facing consequences adverse

Woe to two people who are affected by the reptilian brain’s heinous curse

Woe to their families whose privacy is cast into the spotlight

It is tragic for children to see their father cast in such an unfavorable light

It is tragic for a victim’s future relationships with men to be torn asunder

Always on guard in distrust for the unexpected act of rape and plunder

In the political arena add Diane Feinstein to the collateral damage mix

Accused by Reds and Grassley of dirty political tricks

Sitting on Ford’s letter until the hearings came to an end then the accusation at last minute lob

All the characteristics of a reviled political hatchet job

How are we ever going to get the best and brightest who have not spent in a monastery or convent time?

To seek public services when every aspect of their lives stretching back decades is searched without reason or rhyme

More collateral damage to good people now afraid to come forward instead of holding back

Not wanting to be subjected to vicious politically motivated personal attacks

We will never know what happened or did not happen in Maryland on that party night

But saying Kavanaugh is guilty because he is a man is far from right

And not hearing the accuser and her pain and dismissing her out of hand will add to her grief

Hinder her from gaining a measure of relief

One day does not the character of the man make

A one time incident if it occurred a seat on the bench to away take?

To be forever perceived as an abuser or attempted rapist

Severe punishment of an act he and one witness claim did not exist

© September 20, 2018 Michael P. Ridley aka the Alaskanpoet