- Music
- 23 Mar 18
Gene Simmons has spoken out about how he fears innocent people's reputations and lives can be destroyed by a simple anonymous tweet in the current climate.
While he praised the positive aspects of the #MeToo movement, he pointed out: "The collateral damage is heinous because anybody can say anything and there’s no presumption of innocence. That’s the problem; the problem is you don’t have your day in court.”
Looking at the positive aspects of #MeToo, the Kiss star said: “Let me put it bluntly. I think the shitstorm is going to be here for a while and the pendulum will finally get to reality after.
"Right now it’s in the extreme. But I’m the last guy to understand any of this stuff.
“I think it’s wonderful for women to be engaged in the conversation and the positive side is there have been a lot of bad guys who have gotten away with it (but aren’t anymore) – that’s a good thing."
But he believes women should use the legal system first instead of social media.
"You’ll make more money,” he says. “You’ll embarrass him everyday. Instead of in a news conference which gets you no money. I’m totally in support of anything and everything that follows the rule of law. Get a lawyer. Do it legitimately.”