Joe Mullen

St. Cloud

I applaud Christine Blasey Ford for her willingness to speak out in accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh in the sexual assault perpetrated on her.

As a man who abhors violence against women and girls, I think it is important to stand up for victims such as her, and I encourage other men to do the same.

It should not be just the victims, most of whom are women, who speak out against violence and harassment. Men should not sit idly by and let them carry the message alone. It is a very courageous thing Ford is doing, and she and other victims deserve the support of all men of good will.