Bill Cosby

Bill Cosby is a name that ushers a smile to my face for more than one reason. He and I were born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the neighborhoods of Germantown was Cosby's home. I spend time in the area of Germantown. He. too, attended Temple University. Only, I graduated whereas Cosby did not. Cosby's ability to bring laughter borders beyond a degree. 

The allegations of inappropriate conduct of Cosby toward women started about a decade ago. Cosby denied them. He did not have a trial, judge or jury. The allegations are not true? People near and far are weighing in on the allegations. Some believe he is guilty while his fans are standing by the beloved father figure.

The old allegations of misconduct in regard to women took on new life when a social media stunt that requested fans to meme Cosby turned against him. Until recently, Cosby maintained that he did not drug and sexually assault young women.

I visited my Facebook feed to see stories and comments for and against Cosby. Facebook is not the only platform where people are expressing their views. Some are at the point of fighting words. The streets of Philadelphia, office cubicles, homes near and far are in discussion about the allegations.

People are in disagreement on questions about Cosby's responses to the media, or his reactions to reporters. Cosby had a chance to address the allegations to a NPR reporter. Crosby would not answer any questions. The opportunity for him to comment on the allegations arrived through The Associated Press. Only, Cosby had no comment. At the end of the interview, Cosby told the reporter asking about the sexual misconduct was of low integrity, and Cosby wanted that portion of the interview taken out.  

Allegations against Cosby has taken a different turn. According to Deadspin, Cosby bullied an All American football player (http://deadspin.com/bill-cosby-once-publicly-bullied-a-notre-dame-football-1661325778). Cosby had been invited to speak at the school.

Bill Cosby has become more than a home-town personality. The allegations of drugging and sexual misconduct of young women who approached him for career advice will be proved or disproved in time. Facts are what can bring justice, truth and comfort.