CNN | What did Franks do, you ask? Let's let Franks tell you himself. Here's an excerpt from his statement announcing his resignation:
"Due
to my familiarity and experience with the process of surrogacy, I
clearly became insensitive as to how the discussion of such an intensely
personal topic might affect others.
"I
have recently learned that the Ethics Committee is reviewing an inquiry
regarding my discussion of surrogacy with two previous female
subordinates, making each feel uncomfortable. I deeply regret that my
discussion of this option and process in the workplace caused distress."
Um, what?
So, here's how the Franks statement -- in meticulous detail -- casts how this whole thing came about:
1.
He and his wife had problems conceiving and carrying a baby to term.
(Franks notes in the statement his wife had three miscarriages.)
2. Eventually they found a woman to be a surrogate. That woman gave birth to twins.
3.
He and his wife wanted more children. So did their kids. ("We
continued to have a desire to have at least one additional sibling, for
which our children had made repeated requests," writes Franks.)
4. He discussed the possibility of surrogacy with two women who worked for him.
Simple enough!
