I do admire Nicole Coon for her bravery in stepping forward to promote passage of the so-called “revenge porn” bill that now awaits Governor Terry McAuliffe’s signature. The pretty nursing student had sent an, um, embarrassing video to a boyfriend who, presumably when he was no longer a boyfriend, posted it on a website that demanded $500 for its removal. Coon risked public ridicule to correct an obvious wrong. Good for her!
According to the Washington Post, the bill would make it a misdemeanor to “maliciously” distribute a nude or sexual photograph of another person with “intent to coerce, harass or intimidate” without license. Maryland is considering a similar bill.
Clearly, such behavior is despicable and deserves to be punished. But, holy moly, do I really have to say this? What was she thinking? What’s with the Millennial generation? What’s with all this selfie business? Why the necessity to share intimate images? Can’t young people wait until they see each other in the flesh to bare all? Did America’s youth learn absolutely nothing from Anthony Wiener?
I have two daughters. Girls, if you’re reading this, pay attention: If your photo ends up on a revenge porn site, you’ll get zero sympathy from me!! Zero!!
And one more thing. Besides passing a law, perhaps we should set up a retaliatory site — www.scumbag.com — to show photographs of the jerks and cads who post their ex-girlfriends on revenge porn websites. Not only should such dirtballs face fines, they should be exposed to scorn and ostracism for being the contemptible scum buckets that they are. I also have a son. If you’re reading this, be forewarned: Pull a revenge-porn stunt, and I’m throwing you out of the house!
The younger generation… Jeesh!
— JAB