Should people in positions of authority resign because of sexual misconduct allegations?

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Question: Should people in positions of authority resign because of sexual misconduct allegations?
Position1 of 2›: Yes, people in positions of authority should resign because of sexual misconduct allegations

This position holds that authority is a trust held on conditions, so an unresolved allegation of sexual misconduct is reason to step aside. On this view resignation is not a verdict but a recognition that the role cannot be exercised under it.

Supporting arguments · 2

Authority rests on trust, and an unresolved allegation removes the trust the role requires
Keeping the person in post places the cost of the uncertainty on those least able to bear it