Just this morning I was reading about the latest firing of a coach amid sexual harassment allegations, Arizona State's Rich Rodriguez.

The article on ESPN is here: article

A couple of major things that absolutely floored me in this situation. First of all, the university decided that the allegations were unfounded but fired him anyway (and via email I might add - not even the courtesy of a phone call after being a high ranking person at a major university).

Secondly, the person accusing him refused to participate in any investigations and was unwilling to provide any proof - but was still seeking 7.5 million dollars in her lawsuit. When you dig deeper you realize that the coach and his assistant were having an affair and she saw it as a way to cash in. No proof provided, yet still expected a payout.

Gentlemen, we are in an era where you are guilty before proven innocent and even if you are innocent it doesn't even matter any more. This is just another glaring example. Now, this guy was really stupid for shitting where he eats but who knows if the assistant had this planned from the very beginning of the affair.

So what's the lesson to learn? Withdraw any and all attention or unnecessary interaction from females in your work place. The way things are leaning right now in universities and businesses in North America it is far too easy to have this weapon used against you by a woman and even if you're not guilty - and not a shred of evidence is provided - then you can still be fired and reviled in the media.

When no proof is required to be convicted of a crime, best to not even have any association with potentially committing it.