I read the Leo Reinbold story with shock. It is truly a travesty that the 21st century woman still has to suffer humiliation and degradation in the work place, and a state agency no less.
Reinbold is a dinosaur who clearly represents a "good old boy" way of doing things that unfortunately still exist, but whose time needs to end once and for all. This kind of abusive power puts women in a vulnerable position, with the fear of losing their jobs should they report this behavior.
No one has the right to harass or demean a fellow employee, whether they are male or female. If there are problems or issues amongst or between employees and supervisors, there should be an impartial entity to help resolve these problems without fear of retaliation. Because a person is in a position of power should not affect the credibility of a worker.
For Reinbold to say he is ill and old does not justify inappropriate behavior. This is no excuse for what appears to be 20 years of gross abuse of power. As an elected official, he has disgraced this office and should simply step down before his July 31st retirement date.
Pat Matthys
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