We should beware of what will happen in the country as cultural norms shift toward reflexively believing the accuser. That’s especially because Blasey is a compelling, even emblematic, figure, and the fight against sexual assault a good and necessary cause. Is that a good idea? When politics becomes solely a matter of “I believe” versus “I believe,” it descends into a raw contest for power. Follow The New York Times Opinion section on Facebook and Twitter (@NYTopinion), join the Facebook political discussion group, Voting While Female, and sign up for the Opinion Today newsletter.

Source: New York Times September 29, 2018 00:49 UTC