Dear a lot of people, but specifically Ms. Krista Ford,
In advance I'd like to say I am sorry. This is not the ideal situation to first acquaint oneself with someone and I am mortified. Sorry! However, under the circumstance, I feel like you owe me a moment of your time, even though we've never met.
The circumstance being you called me a whore.
I should clarify: I'm one of the victims of the recent string of sexual assaults in the Annex. 'Sup? It's nice to make your acquaintance.
So, you've called me a whore. Here we are. This is awkward now, isn't it? You're probably wondering if I'm going to challenge you on having been a member of Lingerie League. I'm not, because I'd never slut-shame another woman. I believe you have a right to your body and regardless of how you do or don't dress it, I believe you have a right to respect and personal security. I guess that's the key difference in our thinking. You could wear a T-shirt that says "I'm literally asking for it," and I'd still advocate for your security.
That's what I'm asking for this brief moment of your day, for your edification. You're a woman and you should know that your body is yours and yours alone. No matter how you dress it, you have a right -- an actual Charter of Rights and Freedom right -- to not be sexually assaulted. You are entitled to life, liberty and the security of person. Welcome to Canada - you live here! If you weren't aware of your Charter rights, other Canadian things you may have missed out on are double-doubles, good maple syrup, and Beachcombers*, so check that shit out.
For the record, I was sexually assaulted while wearing a knee-length polka-dot dress. The last time I wore that dress, it was to Easter dinner at my Gran's, where I'm fairly certain I could make little to no money whoring.
With due repect / sorry,
Alice Moran
Canadian / Comedian / Beachcombers Enthusiast
*I love Beachcombers.
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Then WHY do we pretend, WE DO NOT KNOW?
Just slashing young women and her family......interesting to say the least.
This incident could have been a great teaching opportunity. But I don't see people referring to studies and expert analysis. I just see people putting words in Krista's mouth that were never there and making accusations.
Each individual adds to their 360 degree knowledge of an issue through individual exposure to an issue.
I'd say this may be one of Krista Ford's public learning moments, seeing as how she put it out
publicly.
Say it like it is girl!