“Mr. Robbins’s arguments struck a particular nerve because similar ones have been used frequently against victims of sexual assault and harassment since long before the #MeToo movement began. Women who report sexual violence are often accused of seeking attention, or criticized for destroying men’s c…”— Maggie Astor, nytimes.com
“Lifestyle guru Tony Robbins has built a career on motivating people to improve their lives, but based on the comments he’s made about the #MeToo movement, that doesn’t include motivating women to call out their sexual abusers.”— Rebecca Fishbein, jezebel.com
“3. Survivors are not complicit in their own abuse. Speaking our truth is part of healing not a ploy to gain ‘significance’ - bc when does that even HAPPEN?! 4. Physical intimidation can be a form or harassment. Rewatch that video and then watch your step homie.”— Tarana Burke, twitter.com
“Tony Robbins is so in the wrong here with his overt physical intimidation & verbal bullying tactics. The MeToo movement isn't trying to "get significance," it's pursuing justice & cultural change. MeToo isn't "attacking" someone else, it's holding perpetrators accountable.”— Peter Murphy, twitter.com
“If you talk to more SURVIVORS and less sexist businessmen maybe you’ll understand what we want. We want safety. We want healing. We want accountability. We want closure. We want to live a life free from shame.”— Tarana Burke, twitter.com
“Crash course @TonyRobbins: 1. @MeTooMVMT is NOT about victimization it’s about SURVIVORS. 2. Women are not to blame for the deep seeded misogyny that you and men like your ‘friend’ are mired in.”— Tarana Burke, twitter.com
“so happy nanine mccool stood her ground. tony robbins attempting to physically intimidate her, shame victims of sexual assault, and defend men who (allegedly) can’t hire attractive women because it’s a “risk” is sickening to say the least.”— Ashliene McMenamy, twitter.com