It's a far different world we live in today and, with our media constantly looking for dirt, one needs to be cautious. The man, as I read, doesn't want go give the media the opportunity to see them alone together for extended periods. National Enquirer made tons of money on such speculation. Today's political climate takes no prisoners. You're guilty based on speculation alone. Look what happens to male doctors who are alone with female patients. I'm sure some of the accusations are valid but I suspect many are no more than opportunities to make trouble or cash in. If you're a male, you're a potential predator.
This goes for other situations as well. I'm an older man and do some volunteer work in a K-8 school but I'm not going into a classroom without the teacher or another staff member present. I love to watch very young children having fun at play but I dare not stop and stare unless with my wife or another family member as a witness. I would not have felt that way many years ago but I do fully understand what this politician is saying. Our public media has become a cursed bunch that cannot be trusted. This saddens me greatly but I'm on his side completely.

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