It’s worse than that. Any historian will tell you that the work of historians is basically gathering clues and hints to piece together a coherent story that fits all the data. Which is fine, except when you’re using that story to interpret legal doctrine. The very foundation of originalist philosophy, that we should interpret law according to history, is flawed because history can never be perfectly known or understood. We might have extremely good data and knowledge, we might have a NEARLY perfectly accurate story of what happened. But “nearly” isn’t enough, and it’s that very flaw that fascists use to exploit originalist philosophy to push their own agenda.

Exactly. Fascists very rarely operate in good faith.

it’s reasonable to suggest you find another

If it’s “just a job” like working retail at Target, sure, that’s a respectable take. It’s still blaming the victim, but it’s also advocating for the victim to address the issue themselves.

But if it’s not “just a job”? If it’s your life’s work, your calling, something you love more than anything else?

That idea is very likely what drove her to the brink. You really have no fucking clue what you’re talking about.

I’ve been there and I almost didn’t survive. Choosing to live isn’t always so easy.