Sexual harassment is the buzzword and allegations are flying around from the hills of Hollywood to the halls of Congress. During the past few weeks, we have been subjected to ongoing reports of a litany of well, and possibly lesser known Hollywood types accused of sexual harassment.
Over the past week, Senate candidate Roy Moore has been the focus of much of the media reports of allegations of sexual harassment going back 30-40 years.
Earlier this month, congressional leaders began nearly in unison, calling for mandatory sexual harassment training for those in Congress and their staffs. Curious by its absence, are any specifics coming out of the congressional hearings and testimony.
Where have any journalists or reporters from any of the mainstream media outlets been to ask the hard and specific questions? Why have neither Rep. Comstock nor Rep. Speier named names of these current members of Congress, in their testimony?
As this type of has apparently been ongoing for several years, where has Congressional leadership been? Are they so out of touch, or are they turning a blind eye to what is happening in their own backyard? Where are the calls for Rep. Ryan and Sen. McConnell to call out their own and clean house?
What is also interesting to note is that suddenly, we are awash in sexual harassment accusations across the country. Activities that you would not allow in your community, are and have been allowed by our elected officials. This again highlights the disparity of Congress exempting itself from the same laws that apply to us.
It is time for new blood in Congress. Let's return to the concept put forth by James Madison in Federalist No. 62 of a Citizen Legislature.