On Friday, October 7th a 2005 video was released of Donald Trump saying absolutely appalling things about women. Here are a few of the highlights from the video: during the
"When you’re a star, they let you do it"
"I moved on her like a bitch, but I couldn’t get there. And she was married, then all of a sudden I see her, she’s now got the big phony tits and everything. She’s totally changed her look
"You know I’m automatically attracted to beautiful — I just start kissing them. It’s like a magnet. Just kiss. I don’t even wait"
"Grab them by the p---y, you can do anything"
During the October 9th debate, Trump "apologized" and called it "locker room banter". It is comments like these that contribute to rape culture; which normalizes male sexual violence. The fact that our presidential nominee is making such light out of sexual assault is horrifying. It is very rare to find a woman that hasn't been catcalled or have had a male inappropriately grab them at a bar or club. It's something that woman are just told that they have to deal with, and that's not okay. How are we going to feel comfortable reporting sexual violence crimes, if our own president does it himself? This is not "locker room banter" and I find it disgraceful that people still support him. How would you like it if he grabbed your "p---y" without your consent or kissed your sister without her permission. Keep this in mind when you cast your vote next month.