text: Whether or not the act of "swearing in" runs counter to tradition, those giving testimony should understand that their testimony has the potential not just to relieve burdens of injustice for the victim, but also to destroy reputations and even the lives of those alleged to have imposed an injury. As a society we have an obligation, a legal and constitutional obligation, to protect everyone against unjustified accusations and the swearing in process is key to that process. Our world is changing in many ways and holding ourselves in thrall to tradition will not facilitate effective solutions that are fair to all.