Rob Lowe Another Victim Of Public's Fascination With Celebs - Page 3
We live in a time where businesses build glass-walled offices to prevent this exact kind of "his-word-against-mine" extortion. But you can't build a world of glass. You shouldn't have to live in fear of being alone in a room with a co-worker or having to tip-toe through your own home. Conversely, legitimate sexual harassment, when proved-up, with witnesses and proper documentation is to be dealt with severely.
During her time in our home my wife tried to mentor this young woman. She took her into her confidence. We took her into our hearts. Having 18 years of sobriety, both my wife and I tried to be supportive as she struggled with personal issues. But we never saw this coming. Apparently, she wanted more. Recently, a colleague of hers has come forward to reveal that this young woman had "a crush" on me and told her on many occasions, "I wish he would get a divorce."
My two boys are Jewish, by way of my wife. The other day I asked their rabbi for advice. She said: "People see threats for what they are, just as they see truth for what it is." I hope that's true. I don't want to live in a world of glass.
Regardless of what the cynical public might feel, Rob Lowe has a right to defend his name, reputation and protect his family. We seem to have lost sight of the most important component in reporting news: the truth. Gossip mongering is part of tabloid journalism, but telling lies that harm people should be dealt with accordingly. If this women is found guilty of extortion and blackmail, she should be severely punished. Even famous people, for all their pampering and coddling, deserve the right to be treated fairly.
If as a society we allow people, like the aforementioned former employee, to use th trust that has been given to them to spread LIES and ruin people's lives, then what does that say about us as the viewing public. I am all for expecting the famous and powerful to live up to their station in life, a station we as the consumptive public often have provided for them, but I also firmly and staunchly support fairness. At the end of the day, they are just people too and deserve to be treated no better or worse than the private citizen.
We got your back Rob!
