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Oh, The Bishop Who Groped Ariana Grande Apologized, So It's OK, Right?

A video recently surfaced of the bishop at Aretha Franklin's funeral groping Ariana Grande, and it's not OK.

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Oh, The Bishop Who Groped Ariana Grande Apologized, So It's OK, Right?

If you haven't already seen the video of Ariana Grande being groped, please watch it by clicking here.

Some may argue that the priest was simply just being "overfriendly," but isn't that what all people who have been accused of groping/sexual assault would claim? That they were just being "nice" and it was an "accident ."

It's not that hard to respect another person's space or to simply not touch them in an inappropriate manner. Since the incident, the bishop has stated that he is "sorry." Imagine what the world would be like if everything was fixed by a forced apology because you got caught.

Notice how an apology wasn't issued when he "accidentally" squeezed her breast, or even after he placed his hand there for over 10 seconds, or even after the whole thing occurred. Once it went viral, an apology was issued to save his reputation.

I can completely understand in some instances where your hand may brush up against someone when going towards a hug or pulling away, but to fiddle your fingers while closely holding someone... shows intention.

We are living in a world where this is the new "norm." Every day men and women are sexually assaulted. Groping is just the newest form of it. Groping is defined as fondling someone, basically feeling them up. Another slang term for it is "coppin' a feel."

The issue is many people don't even realize that what they are doing is wrong, you would think the bishop would be extra precautions because the whole thing was streamed live on t.v to millions of people. But predators will be predators.

Soon an a statement will be issued by Ariana Grande and her team saying one of two things. Ethier

A) Ariana wasn't aware of the situation and understands that it was an accident. Or,

B) Ariana felt uncomfortable during the moment and her team is looking to take action.

No matter what the situation, the publicity will die down. The day will close, and a new one will open up. Another day, another grope. Groping won't die with Ariana Grande.

We will give attention to sexual assault when it is directly in our face, but when it's not trending on twitter? Forget about it. I praise the members of the Me Too Movement, as they work every day, to help victims.

So what can we do about this? We can give this issue attention all the time! Not just when it happens to someone famous. Get involved with the Me Too Movement and stand your ground. Make it known that you are not OK with any form of sexual assault, I know that what happened to Ariana Grande should never have to happen to any other person.

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