Confrontation only way to stop sexual harassment in the workplace: #tellusatoday

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he hoped his daughter would quit if sexually harassed on the job, sparking debate on the Roger Ailes case and workplace violations. Facebook comments edited for clarity and grammar:

So Donald Trump would advise his strong, independent and intelligent daughter to run away from adversity and not stand her ground against a predatory manager? Please.

Why not ask Ivanka?

—Mickey Mc

Trump’s daughter can afford to quit and shop around for another position. Most women don’t have that luxury. You don’t get a reference, you don’t get unemployment and the old boss passes on rumors.

—Lynn Leverton Tyson

As a 63-year-old, college-educated black man who climbed the corporate ladder, I never accepted what I thought was abuse. Never. Is it different for women? I know women who did not accept such and stayed employed.

—Greg Gibson

I stopped watching Fox News in the morning years ago. I just don’t enjoy watching women who dress like they’re about to go out on a date. Now I watch “Morning Joe” and I’m not distracted by the way they dress.

—Janis Sizemore Jones

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First the abuser should be confronted privately. If that doesn’t work, take it to a higher level.

In the case of Roger Ailes, the higher authority is the public, and he essentially admitted his long history of abuse when he resigned. For Trump to say that she should quit is simply running away and leaving the abuser in a position of power where he can keep abusing until someone confronts the situation.

—Don Reeck

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Donald Trump’s son, Eric, defended what his father said about how Ivanka would handle sexual harassment in the workplace. The son had to step in and tell the world what his father meant to say.

Think about what would happen if Trump said something on the world stage that could be so easily misunderstood or that needed constant clarification. Would our president have to have a surrogate explain all his misstatements?

America needs better than this.

Rick DeMarchi; Myrtle Beach, S.C.

We asked our readers what they thought of Donald Trump’s comment that he hopes his daughter would quit if harassed at work. Twitter comments edited for clarity and grammar:

What a total moron. We have laws against sexual harassment in the workplace for a reason.

—@CarlaBorda1

Men who sexually harass women should be held accountable. It’s not a woman’s burden to find a safe workplace.

—@sonalers

Isn’t quitting rewarding the criminal and creating an environment conducive for sexual harassment?

—@reduref

Trump’s statement was his way of protecting her. Unlike career politicians, he at times corrects himself after a time of reflection.

—@TraciWavra

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