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In reply to the discussion: I am female, a feminist and cannot tolerate rape or sexual comments, however.......... [View all]TorchTheWitch
(11,065 posts)20. it doesn't - as the OP said
She said she normally can't tolerate either rape or sexual comments and described an incident that certainly qualifies as a sexual comment as the truck driver said something sexually harassing to her. What makes you think it was only about rape?
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I am female, a feminist and cannot tolerate rape or sexual comments, however.......... [View all]
mrmpa
Dec 2012
OP
Why wouldn't it achieve anything in the long run? A complaint might be a starting point
Luminous Animal
Dec 2012
#18
about 15 my son was having an issue with this. learning nice guys come in last. i was reading a
seabeyond
Dec 2012
#42
Why do you think women have to respond with anger? Simply ignoring works just fine.
Luminous Animal
Dec 2012
#45
I never said I thouught it was only about rape. In fact, it has nothing at all to do with rape...
Luminous Animal
Dec 2012
#38
This story makes no sense. You were flirting with him. He could have easily responded with...
Luminous Animal
Dec 2012
#21
I am not talking about your nod and smile, I am talking about your verbal response...
Luminous Animal
Dec 2012
#36