1/ “Innocent until proven guilty” is a core principle of justice. If you’re tried in a court of law there are rules of due process: the defendant’s lawyer gets to cross-examine the accuser, defendant gets to bring his or her own witnesses, circumstantial evidence investigated etc
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2/ But when you’re tried in the media or on social media the court of public opinion can be vicious and cruel these days. Just because someone said something, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s true! Gossip isn’t evidence. Accountability is one thing, but mob justice is another.

Jul 10, 2020 · 5:34 AM UTC

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Replying to @marwilliamson
Duh! Oh well what you gonna do? Been historically true that way
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It seems to me people used to have more respect for the idea of “innocent until proven guilty.”
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Replying to @marwilliamson
for this to stand, don't we need to alternatives methods to demand accountability?
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That’s what the legal system is.
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Replying to @marwilliamson
If Marianne runs again ... there are two future solutions ... first, preempt these attacks by addressing all this crap in a new book ... then ... as soon as the attacks appear ... mount a huge offensive ... like Bill Clinton did ... and go on every news program that exists!
Replying to @marwilliamson
That's right. youtube.com/acKsk_Lwrz0
Replying to @marwilliamson
I love this era of change. I am never innocent until proven guilty, and never have been. I've never been taught to believe that. It's ironic that people want to cancel "cancel culture". Proverbial pot and kettle = black.Oprah taught us 2 leave unhealthy things and people behind.
Replying to @marwilliamson
Perfectly stated, Marianne!
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Replying to @marwilliamson
It’s weird that didn’t apply to Trump and Russia.
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that’s gossip
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