Forbes Article - Did They Really Suggest This? Another option he has is to call off the FBI investigation with a message aimed at softening the polarization that defines these times. He could say, in essence, any of the following: I don’t believe I did this, not one scintilla (to use his own word). However, I recognize the slightest possibility exists that I did and I don’t remember. That horrifies me and keeps me up at night. If I did anything remotely like this, to Dr. Ford or to anyone else, I am profoundly sorry. I’m innocent. I’ve proven that in my testimony. But this is far bigger than me. For a significant number of people, I’ve come to represent men who inflict abuse on women and then deny it ever happened. I’m stepping down as a public symbol that taking accountability for abuse matters. Lives get ruined by false accusations. I’m a fighter, and I’m proud that I stood up for myself. Lives get ruined by sexual assault. Dr. Ford is a fighter, and I’m glad she stood up for herself. Let’s take attention off of my nomination. Let’s focus where it matters, on teaching our kids these serious consequences, starting with our teenagers. I’ve prepared my whole life for this role. I’m not stepping aside because I think I’m not qualified. It’s for the sake of the country, because I see how it’s tearing us apart. Dr. Ford and I both value civic duty. This is mine. Thank you for considering me for this extraordinary opportunity to serve the common good. Judge Kavanaugh has a chance to do the right thing. It won’t feel right for him personally. But he has one week left to accept the role history is offering him. I truly hope he does. Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/ericaarielfox/2018/10/01/brett-kavanaugh-can-still-do-the-right-thing/#1ef8b6424265 The second bullet point just left me shaking my head to try to clear it and believe what I had just read. These people really ARE stupid!