[Magdalen] Cosby.

[Marion Thompson]

He’s only at home until sentencing and very limited within that space.  Don’t be in such a rush to hang him.
Marion, a pilgrim

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From: Jay Weigel
Sent: April 27, 2018 1:47 PM
To: magdalen at herberthouse.org
Subject: Re: [Magdalen] Cosby.

I *was* a fan of Cosby as both a comic and the dad in the sitcom. But boy,
did my opinion change when all this came to light! As a victim of both
sexual harassment and sexual abuse, I feel there should never, EVER be any
statutory limits on these crimes, and that when they come to light, they
should go to court and the criminal, if found guilty, should be sentenced
within the full impact the law provides.

There are men in prison RIGHT NOW who are in the same condition Cosby is.
They're not getting any clemency, except maybe, if they're lucky, getting
moved to a hospice ward or infirmary. He could probably be placed in a
minimum security prison since there's not a whole lot of chance of his
escaping. But letting him walk around with an ankle bracelet, or sit in the
comforts of home ditto? No. Just no.He did the crime, he can do the time.
No sympathy from me. Sorry. I realize I'm probably in the minority, but I
vote for some kind of imprisonment.

On Fri, Apr 27, 2018 at 1:21 PM, cantor03--- via Magdalen <
magdalen at herberthouse.org> wrote:

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> I was never a fan of Bill Cosby as a stand-up comic, and never, ever
> watched his sit-com series.  I thought he was terribly overrated, and
> wasn't worth what he was apparently earning.
>
> His wealth at the height of his career in the 70's and 80's was
> confirmed for me on a trip with some friends into NYC for the
> annual New York Antique Show, showcasing English and
> American antiques of the 18th and early 19th centuries.
> It so happens Cosby is a collector of pieces from this period,
> and he had literally bought out the entire show.  Everything
> seemed to have a red tag indicating "Sold to Bill Cosby."
> And these antiques in question were each $75,000 - $100,000.
>
> Then there is this awful side of him with the army of women
> surfacing with accusations of rape and assault.  How completely
> out of character for this "father figure."  I thoroughly understand
> the horrible wounds these women suffer, and in no way feel
> their plight should be overlooked.  I totally sympathize.
>
> Am I alone, though, in feeling that his apparent punishment
> is somewhat excessive?  I understand the breakthrough
> in the area of women's issues this case demonstrates and
> the need for retribution many feel appropriate.
>
> But the investigations and now trials have completely ruined his
> reputation for all time, and he, too, must suffer constant
> embarrassment wherever he goes.
>
> He is in his 80's now, and near as I can determine is LEGALLY
> BLIND!  He can differentiate light and dark,
> but must walk on the arm of a sighted person in public.
>
> How much punishment is enough?
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> David S.
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