An apology for the following comments speaks volumes as to the problems of sexual harassment in the military. “It would be a trite answer, but it’s because we’re biologically wired in a certain way and there will be those who believe it is a reasonable thing to press themselves and their desires on others. It’s not the way it should be,” Lawson reportedly said, adding: “Much as we would very much like to be absolutely professional in everything we do, and I think by and large we are, there will be situations and have been situations where, largely, men will see themselves as able to press themselves onto our women members.”
Is this a confession? To say that sexual harassment and violence is biologically wired is an excuse and lacks in accountability for individual actions. Leaders who have this type of attitude send a powerful message to the rank and file officers. The actions of a few tarnish the many soldiers who value their female co-workers.
http://www.ibtimes.com/canadas-military-chief-tom-lawson-apologizes-blaming-sexual-misconduct-biological-1970748