Quote (WrathOfGod1337 @ Jan 27 2020 08:58am)
I struggle with classifying Kobe as a rapist tbh. Yes it is a little fishy that he settled out of court, but he was also in the prime of his career, so a long drawn out trial would not have been something he would desire for his brand, his family’s sake, and his focus on his game. Consent is and always has been tricky. People like to boil it down to “no means no” as if it’s really that simple, but in the heat of the moment it’s not always that clear. I’m not advocating rape, or the ignoring of non consensual signals, or victim blaming, or suggesting we should treat every sexual assault case with skepticism in any way. It is a tragedy how many allegations are carelessly dismissed, and how many men guilty of sexual assault are walking free today with no consequences. I’m just acknowledging that none of us were in that hotel room with them, so as much as we can speculate, none of us can say for certain what happened.
What I can say is that, despite the murkiness of the events of 2003, since then Kobe had a virtually spotless reputation as a man with high moral character. He was an active and loving father, known for his passion and work ethic, always willing to take younger guys under his wing, and sharing his love for basketball with the next generation. The fact that so many people are grieving him makes it clear how respected and loved he was, especially in the NBA community. I generally don’t like to let peoples’ past mistakes define them, especially ones we can’t even be 100% certain about. That’s my 2 cents
Alot of excellent points here.
I know people are getting all bent out of shape about my comment, but it was really only directed toward how I feel
If you want to celebrate Kobe, you can
My first post said I'm torn and it's because I am.
If there weren't children or any other people that also perished, I honestly dont know how I would feel.
Also, i said rape but i should have said sexual assault.
This case was a pretty gray area. At best he cheated on his wife, at worst he committed sexual assault.
Just because she didnt testify and he paid her off, doesnt mean hes guilty or innocent. But the facts of the case are pretty damning.
I guess I will grieve for him but the thought of what happened that night shouldn't be forgotten