Has nothing to do with being a Democrat or a Republican, it has to do with core principles: the presumption of innocence and due process. These are concepts that are old than the Magna Carta and is the core of any free and civilized society. When independents see these guys saying "there is no presumption of innocence", how do you think they will vote? Men will say "screw these people" and women will say "that could be my son".
No, charges can not be filed. The police have to provide the DA with enough evidence to file charges.
There is no reason to believe or disbelieving her. She might be telling the truth, or it could be a 4chan prank. Problem is, she went to the media instead of the cops after a sleazy lawyer found her. Tell me that isn't a red flag.
I'm not defending any individual, I defending core principles that are much larger than any individual or party. Just because he is a Republican nominee, it is OK to destroy is life based on accusation alone? How about the death threats on his family? The fact that armed US marshals have to protect his kids even at school. Is keeping Roe and overturning Heller really worth that?
Guilt by accusation is what the Nazis and the Communists did.
You can feel anything you want, I will still be looking at only the evidence and reason.
Sorry you find that upsetting, but it is what it is. If it makes me a less of a Democrat, well screw it.
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