Another worker has given testimony that she was groped in the breasts by the President, and asked to grab his chest.
Um, "grab his chest"? For what purpose, I wonder? Is this some sort of new, cutting-edge sexual technique?
Hey, I'm on record more than once as saying sexual harassment prosecutions have gone too far. Yes, if you're subjected to daily groping, or lose your job, then you should have the right to sue. But mere remarks, such as those alleged by Anita Hill, can be dealt with, and frankly are no more annoying than some of one's collegues' other irritating habits.
The problem with dating or not dating coworkers is that the workplace is where one tends to meet people. Most of my own friends are also colleagues, and I haven't that much contact with people not more or less in my field. It's only natural that friendships and romances will evolve in these circumstances.
The armed services have always had different standards for many things, the reason for this being that the chain of command must remain clearly defined and that soldiers must always be ready to obey orders unquestioningly. This implies that a superior officer has a great deal more power over his subordinates than does an employer (or politician) in everyday life. The regulations exist to ensure (not that it always works) that these superiors will not abuse their power. |
