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In reply to the discussion: Eight myths about Assange [View all]riderinthestorm
(23,272 posts)The sheer scale of rape in the US, during our wars hell - even Sweden (which has some of the worst rape prosecution stats in Europe) and everyone's getting worked up over THIS case?
My heart just breaks for real rape victims who often wait (forever) for justice.
This political stunt is hideous, especially in its treatment of women. Especially the women involved in the Assange case, who've been told by their paternalistic state that they don't really know that they've been "raped"! And that despite the women's adamant desire to NOT press charges, the paternalistic state believes it can supersede the wishes of its own citizens and advance the case FOR them). I can't even imagine being the women involved - if this ever comes to a resolution in Sweden they will be forced to become hostile witnesses (if they can be found. One of them has fled the country and vows to not return) detailing their sex with Assange?!
Ick. Just completely patriarchal and disgusting. I'd bet a million dollars that virtually all of the posters and prosecutors pressing this "rape" case going forward are all despicable, sexist, voyeuristic.
USING women as political pawns, again. So trite, so misogynistic. Disgusting.