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The WSWS takes a dim view of the current firings of prominent men over allegations of sexual harassment:
We have no sympathy for Lauer’s conventional and essentially right-wing views, but the precedent that is being set in these cases is threatening and sinister. On the basis of unproven, quasi-anonymous allegations, figures are simply vanishing from the political and cultural landscape, with no apparent recourse, no protests and no end to the process in sight. If this is how the powers that be settle scores with one of their own, one of the most highly paid individuals in the American media, what will they be prepared to do in the case of genuine political opponents, of socialists?_____
The case against Keillor, 75, seems even more preposterous.
The statement by Minnesota Public Radio President Jon McTaggart announcing that the organization was severing all ties with Keillor reeked of hypocrisy and cowardice. The latter was discharged, according to McTaggart, over “allegations of his inappropriate behavior with an individual who worked with him.” Keillor had been “an important part of the growth and success of MPR, and all of us in the MPR community are saddened by these circumstances,” the statement read.
“While we appreciate the contributions Garrison has made to MPR and to all of public radio, we believe this decision is the right thing to do and is necessary to continue to earn the trust of our audiences, employees and supporters of our public service,” McTaggart miserably went on.
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