Charlie Roger's Motive

 
When I originally posted my analysis of Charlie Rogers, I was struggling with understanding her emotions.  I could see that there was no scientific evidence to support the sadness she was portraying, but I was definitely picking up on frustration.  I just wasn't sure of the frustration's source, which is important and cannot be discounted.

In my original analysis, I wrote, "I personally see a woman in this interview who feels frustrated by her circumstance, and I'm not sure if that circumstance is frustration at being gay or frustration at what happened to her and her not being believed."

One could feign sadness in an effort to be believed, yet be frustrated, though her other flags could not be ignored.

When I was reading the news , NBC shared that police believe Rogers wrote what motivated her on her Facebook page, and I think it answers my question above.

She wrote according to the Associated Press on July 18, 2012, "So maybe I am too idealistic, but I believe way deep inside me that we can make things better for everyone. I will be a catalyst. I will do what it takes. I will. Watch me."

Unfortunately, doing something unethical will not make things better for everyone. Rogers had a lapse of judgement, without question.

It's just fascinating to pull the pieces of this case together.

Now Rogers has to come to grips with what she did.  At this time, she has pled not guilty to the charge of making a false report.  If convicted, she could face one year in jail or pay a $1,000 fine.