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TIMETOCHANGE

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9. America has a huge rape problem that society needs to deal with.

Thu Jul 31, 2014, 11:03 AM

Jul 2014

We need to shift how we enjoy ourselves. Most rapes around my way happen as a result of binge drinking and from the OP, that sort of is how it looks too to some degree. Binge drinking allows predators to slip drugs into drinks and attack their victims. Maybe its time we start counseling people openly to stop drinking alcohol. It endangers their health from liver damage and other health problems, it can lead to deadly accidents, and it also leaves victims vulnerable to rape.

Maybe instead of staying out all night and drinking to have fun, we go enjoy nature, help our communities, etc.. That might help a great deal in reducing the frequency of random/stranger rapes (most rapes are by known persons as I recall). There are more solutions and we need society to change before the police will change.

On a side note; going out to bars and clubs when it comes to rapists is like swimming in the ocean where you know Great Whites like to hang out. You aren't guaranteed to get attacked, but the chances are good. Stay out of the Great White's feed grounds. Parties with friends can be a lot safer and getting out of the club before 11:00 p.m. is smarter and safer than staying till closing.

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Rape Culture exists because Law Enforcement Agencies encourage it. [View all] riqster Jul 2014 OP

It sounds like the first step however is to make the police actually el_bryanto Jul 2014 #1

Just so. riqster Jul 2014 #2

You are generalizing based on an anecdote Evergreen Emerald Jul 2014 #3

Have to ask, where do you live? WCLinolVir Jul 2014 #5

I have to disagree with your post on multiple counts: riqster Jul 2014 #6

Here are a few examples buttressing my point. riqster Jul 2014 #8

America has a huge rape problem that society needs to deal with. TIMETOCHANGE Jul 2014 #9

One quibble: riqster Jul 2014 #10

No... they happen because of rapists. Learn cause and effect. LanternWaste Jul 2014 #11

Well and concisely put. riqster Jul 2014 #14

PLEASE tell me you forgot the sarcasm icon with this post, because you cannot possibly be serious-- niyad Jul 2014 #20

I was trying to assume ignorance on the poster's part, but you are probably right. riqster Jul 2014 #22

I've defended rapists in court. TIMETOCHANGE Aug 2014 #44

The other poster was correct. You are blaming the victim . riqster Aug 2014 #45

Yep. laundry_queen Aug 2014 #46

Also in terms of reading comprehension. riqster Aug 2014 #47

Absolutely disgusting. WCLinolVir Jul 2014 #4

Exactly. The message sent by our justice system is "meh", when it comes to such crimes. riqster Jul 2014 #7

If police can't get a suspect/witness due to lack of evidence then there is little they can do. Nuclear Unicorn Jul 2014 #12

The local news media has done just what you suggest. riqster Jul 2014 #15

To be fair, the police are busy choke-holding people BBQ'ing without a permit. Nuclear Unicorn Jul 2014 #17

I'd be OK with them focusing on rapists instead of grillers. riqster Jul 2014 #18

Maybe we should stop assuming redqueen Jul 2014 #23

Where did I even come close to writing such a thing? Nuclear Unicorn Jul 2014 #24

Not you personally redqueen Jul 2014 #26

Well, yes. The absence of consent would be the normal state of affairs riqster Jul 2014 #27

I was under the impression that an allegation of rape assumes no consent but even then Nuclear Unicorn Jul 2014 #35

Maybe we need a federal SVU force to take action when local agencies will not. nt conservaphobe Jul 2014 #13

In Ohio, the Staties and BCI get called in when the clamor rises to a certain level. riqster Jul 2014 #16

but we are told, repeatedly, almost hysterically, that there is NO rape culture, NO war on women. niyad Jul 2014 #19

Yup. Even DUers spout that claptrap. riqster Jul 2014 #21

it sickens me when I see it here. from other places it is not surprising--here it passes obscene. niyad Jul 2014 #41

True. riqster Jul 2014 #42

Kicked and recommended In_The_Wind Jul 2014 #25

Thanks. riqster Jul 2014 #29

I had recced you up until the last two paragraphs. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jul 2014 #28

I understand what you are saying about the last two paragraphs. riqster Jul 2014 #30

Thanks for understanding. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jul 2014 #31

Here's hoping. The Sandusky paper wasn't getting enough traction, riqster Jul 2014 #33

We took a day cruise to Put-In-Bay last year from San Dusky joeglow3 Jul 2014 #32

It's very nice weekdays and weekend mornings. riqster Jul 2014 #34

That was all we did joeglow3 Jul 2014 #37

We're doing the same thing soon. riqster Jul 2014 #39

And some of the prosecutors won't prosecute sexual assault. Manifestor_of_Light Jul 2014 #36

Yep. It's not just beat cops. riqster Jul 2014 #38

This was a female elected District Attorney, BTW, in a small county. Manifestor_of_Light Jul 2014 #40

and if you are a non-typical victim--if there are not enough bruises, if you are not crying, niyad Aug 2014 #43