I’ll begin by acknowledging that I only just this week linked approvingly to a post calling for a renewed focus on the structures and institutions upholding the patriarchy, rather than self-righteously castigating flagrantly sexist individuals. Yet, as was pointed out in discussion on our Facebook Page, these strategies are in no way incompatible and can be productively pursued conjointly. It is with this in mind, that I weigh in on the recent allegations that Bill Cosby is a serial rapist.

Previously, though dimly aware of such allegations, given my general disgust with the media’s prurient mucking around into the sex lives of celebrities and politicians, I never followed through to read any of the stories. This video, however, woke me up:

I will do my best not to presume that he is guilty, but he makes this very difficult. Generously provided with an open-ended opportunity to simply deny the charges or defend himself at greater length on his own terms, he refuses to answer the question and–furthermore–repeatedly insists that the AP suppress all footage of this portion of the interview. I simply cannot think of plausible reason for handling the question in this way except that any actual answer would either be an admission of guilt or a flat-out lie. (Also, I can’t decide, is it really sweet, or really creepy that his wife seems to totally support this line of defense?)

If the mounting allegations are false and he is not a serial rapist, why would he decline to simply say so? I mean how would you, non-rapist readers, respond if such a question were put to you? Because I know I would respond rather differently than Cosby does here.

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Personally, I am rather shocked that the AP has until now suppressed this compelling (though obviously not conclusive) evidence that at least some of the allegations are, in fact, true. They released the November 6 footage only yesterday in view of a seventh woman publicly coming forward to allege that Cosby drugged and raped her. This story at The Guardian further adds the allegation that he has previously bought the silence of victims. (Do your best to ignore that they selected a photo of him in a hoodie for the story. Apparently coverage of the Trayvon Martin killing didn’t quite make it all the way across “the pond.”)

Cosby’s case, per allegations, is beyond the pale. Serially drugging women in order to have sex with them–which, again, is to say raping them–is way beyond the usual scandal that so-and-so visited a prostitute or had an affair while in office. This is not titillating; it is morally deplorable.

If, as it seems, there is truth to at least some of these allegations, it is for this course of action that I would advocate: he should select a national media outlet, any of which would cancel everything and book him for tomorrow at a moment’s notice; apologize for his crimes; express repentance; and announce that he is establishing a fund, campaign, or organization to combat rape and rape culture. That’s right, he could actually turn this around and redirect the media spotlight on the toxic culture for women on college campuses and, really, pretty much everywhere in order to do some actual good. He could shed light on the many reasons that rape victims fear to come forward or only do so many, many years later. The man is worth $350 million and commands tremendous media clout. He has a history of philanthropy and holds a doctorate in education. The opportunity is shining if only he will seize it.

Please, Dr. Cosby, stand up and do what you can to redeem yourself.