Former Bernie Sanders spokesperson quickly abandons #BelieveAllWomen stance when victims are Jewish
Former Bernie Sanders Spokesperson Backtracks on #BelieveAllWomen
A former spokesperson for Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) has renounced her support for the #BelieveAllWomen movement after being confronted with reports of brutal rapes committed by Hamas terrorists against Israeli women during the October 7 massacre.
Briahna Joy Gray, who served as the national press secretary for the Bernie Sanders 2020 presidential campaign, expressed her dissatisfaction with Israel’s lack of evidence regarding the reported rapes.
“‘Believe all women’ was always an absurd overreach: women should be heard, claims should be investigated, but evidence is required. The same is true of the allegations out of Israel. But also, this isn’t a ‘believe women’ scenario because no female victims have offered testimony,” she posted.
Zionists are asking that we believe the uncorroborated eyewitness account of *men* who describe alleged rape victims in odd, fetishistic terms.
Shame on Israel for not seriously investigating claims of rape and collecting rape kits. pic.twitter.com/zbHfduQnev
— Briahna Joy Gray (@briebriejoy) December 5, 2023
Gray further criticized Israel, accusing “Zionists” of controlling the reports and blaming them for not collecting rape kits while dealing with the aftermath of the massacre, which claimed the lives of over 1,200 individuals, including women and children who were so badly burned that their bodies were unrecognizable. She also questioned the reliability of eyewitness testimony provided by men.
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“Zionists are asking that we believe the uncorroborated eyewitness account of *men* who describe alleged rape victims in odd, fetishistic terms. Shame on Israel for not seriously investigating claims of rape and collecting rape kits,” she stated.
In response to the backlash she received for her comments, Gray asserted that she had always found the phrase ”believe all women” to be too simplistic. She argued that phrases like ”support victims” or “sincerely consider diverse perspectives” are more appropriate than “believe women” or “trust black women.”
Gray’s remarks were prompted by a video clip shared by Newsweek’s Batya Unger-Sargon, who highlighted the attempts of progressive women to downplay or ignore the reports of rape in Israel.
“For years, certain people demanded we replace due process with ‘Believe all women.’ These same people, when presented with evidence of the mass rape of Israeli women, now demand ‘context.’ Believe all women became don’t believe the confessions of rapists — if their victims are Jews,” Unger-Sargon said.
WATCH:
For years, certain people demanded we replace due process with “Believe all women.” These same people, when presented with evidence of the mass rape of Israeli women, now demand ”context.” Believe all women became don’t believe the confessions of rapists — if their victims are Jews pic.twitter.com/wObfVswfxC
— Batya Ungar-Sargon (@bungarsargon) December 5, 2023
For those who still demanded evidence of the reported rapes, conservative pundit @AGHamilton29 provided a list of evidence demonstrating that Hamas had been using rape and sexual violence as weapons to terrorize and brutalize Israeli women.
As some detestable people spent yesterday dismissing reports of extensive rapes on 10/7 based on the lack of direct testimony from the murdered rape victims, here is just some of the other evidence that has been reported on in recent weeks:
“Israel submitted to the UN…
— AG (@AGHamilton29) December 5, 2023
How does Gray’s criticism of the #BelieveAllWomen movement shine a light on the importance of gathering evidence in cases of alleged sexual assault?
“believe all women.”
Gray’s backtrack on the #BelieveAllWomen movement comes after the October 7 massacre in Israel, where brutal rapes were reported to have been committed by Hamas terrorists against Israeli women. Gray expressed her dissatisfaction with Israel’s lack of evidence regarding these reported rapes and called for evidence to be presented before jumping to conclusions.
In her post, Gray stated, “‘Believe all women’ was always an absurd overreach: women should be heard, claims should be investigated, but evidence is required. The same is true of the allegations out of Israel. But also, this isn’t a ‘believe women’ scenario because no female victims have offered testimony.” She emphasized the importance of gathering facts and evidence before making judgments.
Gray’s criticism extended to Israel, accusing “Zionists” of manipulating the reports and blaming them for not collecting rape kits during the aftermath of the massacre. She also questioned the reliability of eyewitness testimony provided by men, highlighting her skepticism towards the accounts provided.
Gray’s comments received backlash, with many accusing her of dismissing the experiences of rape victims and victim-blaming. In response, she clarified her position, asserting that she had always found the phrase “believe all women” to be too simplistic. She argued for phrases like “support victims” or “sincerely consider diverse perspectives” as more appropriate ways to approach such cases.
The #BelieveAllWomen movement emerged as a response to the historical skepticism and disbelief of women’s claims of sexual assault and harassment. Its purpose is to create an environment where women are taken seriously and their claims are investigated without prejudice. However, Gray’s criticism highlights the importance of not blindly accepting allegations without proper investigation.
It is crucial to strike a balance between giving victims a platform to share their experiences and ensuring that due process is followed, including gathering evidence and conducting fair investigations. This nuanced approach allows for justice and accountability while also respecting the principles of fairness and objectivity in legal proceedings.
Gray’s change of stance on the #BelieveAllWomen movement raises important questions about the complexities of addressing allegations of sexual violence. It emphasizes the need for careful consideration and thoughtful analysis of each case, weighing the evidence and respecting the rights of all parties involved.
By challenging the popular slogan of “believe all women,” Gray brings attention to the necessity of examining each case independently and avoiding sweeping generalizations. Her critique encourages a more nuanced and evidence-based approach to addressing claims of sexual assault, ultimately aiming for a fair and just resolution for all parties involved.
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