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In reply to the discussion: Ex-girlfriend of Graham Platner says he removed condoms without consent during sex [View all]hlthe2b
(115,400 posts)5. This is becoming gratuitous.. We get it.. He needs to go...
But, I don't need to know his condom habits. Nor, I'd argue does the rest of the world. If you have a partner that does this, then send him packing. If you face consequences (pregnancy, STI, other) from his doing so, then bring a civil action (it is not a criminal act unless the sex was nonconsensual, repercussions occur, and only in a few states--prosecution on this would be difficult without a lot of substantiation). Still, inform his next girlfriend if you want and any you know who show interest...
But, the rest of us, no. The rape allegations are serious and deserves the attention given.
This crap? No. It smells of "15 minutes of fame" or at a minimum, vitriol and vengeance. Both which can
be done outside the Washington Post.
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demmiblue
13 hrs ago
OP
Only if it is a clear violation of a consensual agreement--and then almost always ONLY if repercussions
hlthe2b
13 hrs ago
#6
It is illegal in my state because it negates a woman's consent and it is treated as sexual assualt.
50 Shades Of Blue
13 hrs ago
#9
It is hard to prove. I have a close relative who lives in such a state-- and has tried to prosecute...
hlthe2b
13 hrs ago
#13
And given courts, juries, judges believe the defendent's claim of accident--sans a lot of other
hlthe2b
13 hrs ago
#16
EdmondDantes. You tell me we exactly where I have ever given him benefit-of-the-doubt?
hlthe2b
12 hrs ago
#31
The intent (as you WELL know is to put emphasis on the rape allegations already made)
hlthe2b
8 hrs ago
#54
I fear the party powers-that-be are going to make everything even worse (if that is possible)..
hlthe2b
12 hrs ago
#40
Oh who cares about this? Are people really interested in these kinds of details?
Nanjeanne
13 hrs ago
#10
Even those few states that have developed (mostly civil statutes) fail to consider it rape
hlthe2b
12 hrs ago
#36
In only a few states, no matter how you or I may feel about it. Please stop calling out DUers
hlthe2b
12 hrs ago
#37
I am downplaying nothing. Only that the emphasis on the rapes is enough to remove him
hlthe2b
8 hrs ago
#55
I think it should be But those states with or considering stealthing statutes largely have not...
hlthe2b
12 hrs ago
#35
Maybe, just maybe others are either less informed or actually MORE INFORMED on the issue
hlthe2b
11 hrs ago
#44
Especially with the downfall of Roe, and the attack on women's reproductive healthcare.n/t
demmiblue
12 hrs ago
#32
I think many do. But there is a lot of misinformation and conflation on this issue and
hlthe2b
12 hrs ago
#39