'Threats, denials, and deflection—these are the tactics of abusers. And whatever system they work within—be it a church, a corporation, or an industry—abusers of prominence or influence are shielded through complicity and silence,' NHJennifer writes.
, of making “sustained and unwanted and unsolicited” sexual contact with the staffer while in a car. As per the story: “The staffer said the incident occurred the night of Oct. 19, when Schlapp… ‘groped’ and ‘fondled’ his crotch in his car against his will after buying him drinks at two different bars.”
Threats, denials, and deflection—these are the tactics of abusers. And whatever system they work within—be it a church, a corporation, or an industry—abusers of prominence or influence are shielded through complicity and silence. As we continue to address these abuses across our cultural spectrum, we have yet to confront the degree to which young people are made vulnerable to such abuse within our system of politics.They are staffed almost entirely by naïve young people motivated by sincere convictions but lacking in real-world experience. They are working to do good, to advance principle, and they believe the individual politician they support is an honorable purveyor of that principle.
As these stories become more and more common, there is a familiar theme that threads them together. A senior operative entices a younger, less powerful individual with compliments, tells them how talented they are and offers professional advice. They invite them to dinner and drinks, where there are no witnesses. Should the staffer resist or threaten to report the inappropriate advances, they are threatened with retribution.
The vulnerability of young staffers is not the only thing about politics that creates a unique threat, however, as I have learned from my own experiences over the years. While I believe that many people who are drawn to politics do so out of a sincere desire to do good, there are too many who are drawn to the power and the spotlight, fueled by arrogance and narcissism, both operatives and candidates.
The only way to create accountability in the system is through the donors who fund these campaigns and efforts. Even the most narcissistic politician will bow to those who sign the checks that fund the operation. In fact, they are often the only people they feel accountable to.The problem is that too often donors have no way of knowing about the behavior of the principals.
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