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Should the List of Sexual Harrassment Claim Settlements for Congress be made public?

Should the List be Made Public?

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Mis-clicked. Yes, they should.
 
jamesrage said:
Yes assuming we the tax payer paid for those settlements. That said I don't believe settlements automatically equal guilt. Some people just want the problem to go away the cheapest and what they think is the most effective way of legally making it go away. Some people settle out of court because fighting it in court even though they may be victorious might cost a lot more than just settling out of court. Its why some people may confess to a crime they didn't do. Its why husbands tell their wives they are right even though they aren't or no that dress doesn't make you look fat even though she is.
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This is true. It's even more true if you are someone like a politician or a celebrity. The cost a lot of time isn't just money but damage to a reputation.

At the same time...you know there are some repeat offenders in that list.
 
MaggieD said:
Everything is covered by FOIA unless it’s classified.
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Watch them classify this.

"national security" something something.
 
I'd say yes make them public.

Although it's possible some claims were fake.

But I don't like the apparent trend among the powerful of covering up this ****.
 
MaggieD said:
Actually, if you noticed a later post of mine, much that happens in Congress is exempt.
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Didn't read that far yet, sorry.

Edit: Lack of reading dedication remedied.

Damnit, of course they put that in.

If we ever get this list, be interesting to see if some of those who suggested/added that exception are on it.
 
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