But if you’re a politician, you can have dozens of accusations but no arrests for years even with lots of evidence that is discussed publicly on the news.

There is simply little to no accountability when it comes to these people. Worse yet, there will be many who would defend them simply because of political alignment.

If Matt Gaetz was just a common womanizing drunk who likes ’em young he’d be stewing in a jail cell awaiting trial.

It is still innocent unless proven guilty and all but it is clear that the rich & powerful don’t have to endure what most of us endure when accused of a crime.

I don’t like or support Gaetz, but giving speeches to high schools is so de rigueur for a politician that he would seem a little bit off brand if he avoided it.

Although I question the appropriateness of having politicians in schools to begin with.

If a deputy was suspected of beating inmates, would you keep him on the job because he is ‘innocent til proven guilty’? Would you want to see his union fight to protect his reputation?

No, you’d want to put that deputy on administrative leave, keeping him away from inmates while the matter is investigated and until it’s resolved. You might even want his case reported in the press in the meantime, so that people are aware and to keep the pressure on. You wouldn’t defend such a deputy on the principle of ‘innocent until proven guilty’ unless you were his defense lawyer.

See how this works? We do not need to rush to the defense of Matt Gaetz if that makes us uncomfortable.

I’m in complete agreement with you, and you said everything I wanted to say.
I know nothing of the guy, and I am not going to judge him. Its only an accusation against him, and until or unless charges are brought against him, or he is convicted, everyone needs to just stop. We wouldn’t want people judging us because of an accusation.
I do, however, strongly agree that until the investigation has been completed, he should not be giving speeches to minors. It really is bad form.
If I were accused of arson, I wouldn’t be seen at the gas station filling up gas cans.

until the elections are over and he is forced to loose by implied guilt..

Having said that about him, I feel a need to thoroughly wash my hands or take a shower. With any luck, he will lose in the primary.