Yes, three women have made accusations - and thats all they are - accusations. We have no details as to what happened. It could be as simple as Cain saying "Honey". To some women that in itself could be considered harassment.
The two women are not permitted to speak - due to gag orders and the fact that they were given a generous severance paycheck - or whatever you want to call it. Supposed they did receive 100 grand - that would be a lot cheaper if the organization considered that a lawsuit would have cost over 500 grand. (just plucking # out of the sky - hope you get the ideal)
As far as the conservative talk show host, Steve Deace who alleged Cain said inappropriate comments to the radio staff did not mention any specifics in his blog. Again, could be what Cain said that would be considered inappropriate in Iowa, might be very acceptable in Georgia.
Yes, the Bible does mention two witnesses - but they must actually state what they witnessed - which has NOT happened (yet)
Oh, here is an interesting verse about two witnesses Matt 26:60.
Currently there is not even enough facts to even indict Cain.
If he is guilty of something sufficient, then he will loose my support - but for the time being, Cain is presumed innocent until proven guilty
First, two of the three ladies cannot talk about the accusations. There was a settlement with them totaling $80,000.00. They can't talk due to the package, however, one wants to communicate to the media and has not been afforded this right.
The third lady said that Cain made sexual innuendos and gestures towards her and invited her to him corporate apartment. Again, very disturbing and very specific.
Chris Wilson's statement is very condemning. He said he witnessed these issues.
Five different statements by five different people. BTW, I have been involved in an investigation into sexual harrasment (I was not being investigated). I have a hard time believing they would settle for $35 and $45 thousand if it was utterly baseless.
On the other side, Cain has accused those against him as being motivated by race, falsely accused the Perry Campaign of leaking this information, have bashed the individuals making this statement, yelled at reporters, blamed the media for the reports, etc...
What I see are five different people testifying to his character. Five different people who believe these issues were important enough to file a complaint, go public, or express their concerns. Can one lie? Yes! Can two lie? Yes! However, I have a hard time thinking all five are lying.
Now, as for the Matthew verse. First, Cain's attitude and response since has been horrible. If he had not done this, he has lied to us since this issue has come to the forefront and attacked the reporters and not dealt with the issue. To me, his response alone eliminates him from my list. Secondly, Cain is not holy, Jesus was. If they are lying then they should be sued for defamation of character. However, if Cain is lying through his attacks on these others, he too should be sued for defamation.
If I had to trust five different reports from five totally different people against one person, I would trust the five. They have not changed their testimony, no so much with Herman Cain who has changed his countless times the last few days.
Innocent until proven guilty is a court of law issue. For me, it is his character that I believe is in question. If the same things were brought to me about one of our Elders, I would ask him to step down until we could resolve this issue.
