While I don’t know her name, I am grateful for her privacy; she’s endured enough hardship already. However, I do know yours—Ethan Carter. Yes, Ethan, we see you.
There you are, Ethan. I know exactly what you did to her. A jury found you guilty, and yet you still sully the truth with your self-pitying claims about your future. You have irreparably altered someone else’s life and taken away a part of her that can never be restored.
“You stripped me of my worth, my safety, and my voice,” said your victim.
The judge sentenced you to a mere six months behind bars. This absurdly lenient punishment is just another layer of trauma for this courageous woman. We all recognize that true justice has not been served.
But here’s the twist, Ethan. There is a form of retribution that might sting far more than a jail cell. Together, we will ensure that your name and face are all over social media. We’ll make it known what you did and who you are, so that women will think twice before ever being near you.
Stay away from Ethan. He’s not the kind of person you can trust.
As a community, we gather to support the victim who has been let down by the justice system. If the system fails to protect us, then we must take it upon ourselves to do so. Your notoriety? That will be your prison.
Everyone reading this, please share it. Let’s shine a light on your actions and send a clear message to those who think they can act without consent.
We’re ready to stand together, armed with our collective outrage. We know who you are, and we will not forget it. You’ll find yourself increasingly isolated, as we build walls around you and push you out of our community.
So, Ethan, how does it feel to be exposed? It must be quite similar to the way you made her feel—vulnerable and powerless.
This article was originally published on June 4, 2016.