A Question of Sallie's Own:
If Monica Lewinsky and Bill Clinton did have a sexual relationship, is he guilty of exploiting her? Do we buy the idea of exploitation between adults based on uneven power relationships? Should we assume she's the victim here -- could he be -- must one of them be? -- Sallie





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Sallie, if they had a sexual affair (and I hope they did), it's what I'd call consenting adults. Whether we're having sex in the name of love, to get a husband, to keep one, to further our careers, or for an hourly wage, women are doing some form of business with sex. Let's face it, most sex-positive women would be thrilled to have sex with the President of the United States. Every one of my past power fucks are cherished memories. If I hadn't been such an idealistic artist, I'd have taken advantage of each power broker's connections to further my career. Besides having a priceless story to tell her grand children, Monica is assured of getting an even better job.




Nancy Friday:

  For me, Lewinsky is no victim. She was assertive, she pursued him and whatever her goal was, she clearly lost. I think Clinton could have chosen a better place for his assignations, but people have been trading sex for power since the dawn of time. When they win we don't call them victims, so why should we think of Lewinsky this way when she loses?






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