Clinton's behavior is certainly boorish and while his attempts at gaining female attention are sometimes quite extreme, Clinton seems to be able to take no for an answer and thus is no harasser. Even the most severe charges against President Clinton would be covered by harassment law. Unless it reaches the level of negligence, bad judgment alone is not even a civil offense. Sexual harassment is not equivalent to bad judgment. It is common in the course of romantic affairs for people to misjudge the inclinations of others.
Harassment occurs due to a refusal to acknowledge the inclinations of others.
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