Congressman Foley Resigns

[AlphaFrog]

Freedom of speech does not apply to sexual harassment of a minor that is under your supervision.

If a 30 year old guy IMs his 27 year old secretary and asks her what she's wearing, it's sexual harassment, regardless of age of consent, etc.

[James]

Well . . . only if it bothers her.

Sexual harrassment is more a crime of perception than anything else.

Oddly enough, if a 30 year old woman IMs her 27 year old male secretary its generally not regarded the same.

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

Freedom of speech does not apply to sexual harassment of a minor that is under your supervision.

If a 30 year old guy IMs his 27 year old secretary and asks her what she's wearing, it's sexual harassment, regardless of age of consent, etc.

[JonoBN41]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

Freedom of speech does not apply to sexual harassment

You are absolutely right, but the IMs I read were not about harassment.

The easy manner in which the youngster wrote, and the length of time he stayed online, indicate he appreciated the (possibly rare) occasion to talk openly with an adult male about sexual topics. He could have logged off at any time.

He was not under the supervision of the Congressman; rather he was worried his mom might see the conversation.

[alum]

Nevertheless, it is inappropriate for any Congressman (male or female) to be talking to any Page (past or present, male or female) in any slightly suggestive manner.