actually, i think the accusations against aziz ansari are a lot worse than those against al franken or louis ck, to begin with. and, they strike me as more credible, too.

consent needs to be overwhelming. no means no. yes means yes. neither means no. and, you shouldn't have to say it twice. staying in the house does not mean yes, and is not an invitation; she made what she wanted clear, and he continued to advance, and quite physically at that. if true, that is assault, by any definition of it.

the place i push back at is when somebody says yes, and then claims they were coerced or in the submissive side of a power relationship, and they really didn't mean it but they had no choice. duress is one thing. but, if all of the proper procedures are followed to ensure consent, how can any one claim a guilty mind? according to the accuser, she said no, and ansari kept at it anyways.

i'm not in the position to hear all of the evidence, but if an accuser is set to bring a case forward, than ansarii should be tried accordingly.

jagmeet singh must cut his beard.