>we SHOULD give people the benefit of the doubt when they say
>they have been vicitimized in some way...because ultimately,
>the Tawanas and Ashleys and Jussies are OUTLIERS. The
>overwhelming majority of poeple with the courage to report
>being attacked have actually been attacked and shouldn't have
>to be retraumatized by folks projecting their own doubts onto
>them.
>
>But ultimately, the cost of the liars is extremely high. Now,
>even more real victims will keep quiet for fear of not being
>believed. This is why it breaks my heart so much if he lied
>like this...
>
>d