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rightsideout

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29. So, to the town of Steubenville this was a "legitimate" rape

Fri Jan 4, 2013, 10:25 AM

Jan 2013

Or at least they were planning to sweep it under the rug.

If this had been a different crime, say vandalism, the town would have reacted the same, covered for the jocks.

I think it's like our gun culture. Pretty much accept it as the way things are. Boys will be boys whether they vandalize, rape or shoot someone. And it's usually the victim that gets dragged through the mud while the star jocks are protected and the underlying reasons are ignored because people don't want to confront or acknowledge the real problem.

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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