Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

limpyhobbler

(8,244 posts)

27. k/r

Reply to cali (Original post)

Fri Jan 4, 2013, 09:36 AM

Jan 2013

I agree 100%.

Also there are some disturbing similarities between this case and the Penn State/Sandusky case. People covering up crimes to protect football. As a society and culture we ought to get our priorities straight.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

44 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

One of the things I find most disturbing about the Steubenville rape [View all] cali Jan 2013 OP

I totally agree. This went through my mind as well. PeaceNikki Jan 2013 #1

...and Eric Cantor and the House GOP see no reason to authorize VAWA. Richardo Jan 2013 #5

natch. gays and illegals are in it. PeaceNikki Jan 2013 #11

Well Put. Seems to be a theme doesn't it? Like with Penn State dballance Jan 2013 #2

It's our own fault, you know. Doc Holliday Jan 2013 #3

Don't forget to ban books like "To Kill a Mockingbird" and "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn". nt OldDem2012 Jan 2013 #8

Proof? Android3.14 Jan 2013 #4

well cali Jan 2013 #7

"Your post is a piss poor refutation, honey"?? Unnecessary response, IMHO. nt. OldDem2012 Jan 2013 #12

yeah? well maybe I found the post I responded too offensive. cali Jan 2013 #14

Lol...jeez. Iggo Jan 2013 #22

Totaly dismissive and out of proportion. Rude, offensive and with no reason. marble falls Jan 2013 #25

The poster suggested that your initial claim should be substantiated alcibiades_mystery Jan 2013 #40

This message was self-deleted by its author marble falls Jan 2013 #23

that is a 22 year old book? PeaceNikki Jan 2013 #9

Here you go... PeaceNikki Jan 2013 #17

Any frequency of rape is alarming frequency. Heidi Jan 2013 #42

rape culture = jock/frat-boy culture redgreenandblue Jan 2013 #6

shut it down? Sekhmets Daughter Jan 2013 #21

Yep, nobody was ever raped before there was football. Iggo Jan 2013 #24

Yes, it DOES occur with alarming frequency. EOTE Jan 2013 #10

....and it's been happening for a long time. Much too long. Harriety Jan 2013 #13

throw this into the mix... madrchsod Jan 2013 #15

Something similar happened cate94 Jan 2013 #16

The coup de gras: Rape her, "enjoy" her, than denigrate her as a "whore" and "slut". whathehell Jan 2013 #26

When we hear the phrase "boys will be boys," it's important to think of the smirking, drunk young Brickbat Jan 2013 #18

+1 LiberalLoner Jan 2013 #28

^^^^THIS Jamastiene Jan 2013 #35

I agree. djean111 Jan 2013 #19

My guess is you are right. historylovr Jan 2013 #20

k/r limpyhobbler Jan 2013 #27

So, to the town of Steubenville this was a "legitimate" rape rightsideout Jan 2013 #29

It says that football players are worshipped like GODS... Odin2005 Jan 2013 #30

This message was self-deleted by its author Fumesucker Jan 2013 #31

kobi bryant. the rapist for the steelers. they are held up as gods. rapists.... nt seabeyond Jan 2013 #32

I think you have a case where many parents are complicit MKITEM Jan 2013 #33

My oldest daughters are now 23 and 21 revolution breeze Jan 2013 #36

I agree--no parental oversight, but alcohol often provided. Why were TwilightGardener Jan 2013 #39

K&R Jamastiene Jan 2013 #34

yep. If OJ Simpson had still been playing pro ball when he was on trial... yurbud Jan 2013 #37

Local insights toby jo Jan 2013 #38

Wow....Thanks for your information...Sounds bad, but certainly ripe for investigation!. whathehell Jan 2013 #43

No, this is a LAGGING indicator. redqueen Jan 2013 #41

just happened in an alaskan town too, several people supported the act, posted the video No Compromise Jan 2013 #44