No, I will not feel gender guilt

[Tsiyu]

46. If you feel guilt ask yourself why

it must be self-inflicted, because nowhere in any post have I heard anyone say "all men should feel guilty about rape."

What I did read was a blog post, written by a man, which posited that men can help reduce the frequency of rape by drawing a firm line in the sand when it comes to confronting demeaning and violence-tinged comments and behaviors toward women. The blog also made it clear that only a very small percentage of men rape. Not "all men are guilty."

That was it.

The sum total.

And yet the male-penned blog was deemed sexist Guess the guy who wrote it hates men?

I guess asking for men's help is really going out on a limb, huh? Asking for a little more awareness, a little more vigilance, a little more standing up for what's right is gender bashing? Who knew?

I thought it was putting confidence in men that they would be helpful; never did I imagine asking for help would be termed an insult to some men.

I realize rape is a tough subject for many - men and women. But making false accusations like the one in your OP only derail the conversation to personal pity parties that are unfounded and very, very sad.

I agree with those who say that a "help us combat rape" post turning into another reason to lie about women's attitudes on DU is really pathetic and makes me sad.

I will NOT be told to "shut up about rape- you're making me uncomfortable." There is no reason for a decent man to feel any discomfort over this topic. Decent men WANT to discuss ways they can help.

The rest of you "offended men" would rather strain at a gnat and swallow a camel, IMO