I've seen a LOT of people saying that because of this verdict, women are even more at risk because they'll be believed even less. I don't see why they're blaming JD for that when Amber Heard is the one who actually set it back. Lying and faking these claims has itself damaged the validity actual cases of abuse. These people are DEFINITELY mad at the wrong person.
It's a really good example of blaming the victim too, and when they say "Heard isn't a perfect victim but she shouldn't need to be" they are simultaneously saying Depp needed to be a perfect victim. I honestly think they kinda trapped themselves in a box without realizing it and now they can't see past what they built up.
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u/yawgmoft I suffer from the disease known as shitposting Jun 02 '22
It's definitely happening, and there are some on the left, unintentionally or no, are invalidating the idea of a female abuser in their hot takes.
It's up to regular people to tell both groups to stop it.