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Allegations of Abuse
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Tea Ropati - League Star accused
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The Press The Tea Ropati case brings up many
issues, such as the vulnerable position that people put themselves in when
they drink in such excess that they don't know what they are doing, the
messages that are given with flirting, how to keep oneself as safe as
possible, etc. We thank the woman who accused
Ropati of sexual violation and rape for encouraging women to come forward
after such experiences, even though Ropati was found not guilty. And we thank
the police for what the woman describes as their exemplary approach and
support. Found guilty or not, Ropati's
behaviour has nothing star about it: he drank to excess, drank and drove, cheated
on his wife, had a sexual connection with a woman who was very intoxicated,
was part of the uproar and tasteless jokes outside the court, and all he
shows is self-pity without any acknowledgement of his part in the situation. We can only hope that no-one sees
him as an example to follow. |
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