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In reply to the discussion: A question about rape [View all]hunter
(40,658 posts)52. You wouldn't ride a motorcycle drunk...
... it's like that. There's too much risk of something bad happening.
On the other hand mildly drunk sex between adults with already established sexual relationships can be really fun.
There's your answer. Don't be an idiot.
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Legally it falls under the definition of rape but it would really depend what the woman says
glasshouses
Jan 2015
#1
Legally, consent can not be given when "falling down drunk", for either party.
uppityperson
Jan 2015
#2
the law is odd sometimes. Intoxicated people cannot give legal consent which makes
uppityperson
Jan 2015
#47
I didn't think that, philosslayer. Just the way it was worded struck me as strange. My bad.
BlueJazz
Jan 2015
#8
Yes, that was my thought as well...First: There are laws -- Don't do it in public
whathehell
Jan 2015
#27
I think the law says generally that someone too intoxicated to give consent, cant consent
Warren DeMontague
Jan 2015
#57
Nah-making a joke about the fact for my wild n crazy facade, I'm actually pretty damn straightedge
Warren DeMontague
Jan 2015
#53
LOL. Well you guys gave me a chuckle, so I thought I would return the favor.
bettyellen
Jan 2015
#64
A young driver, in an inebriated condition, runs over a pedestrian and continues driving.
cyberswede
Jan 2015
#11
having sex while drunk is EXACTLY like running over a pedestrian, silly!
Warren DeMontague
Jan 2015
#32
Dude! Human civilization would die out if having sex while drunk was illegal!!
madinmaryland
Jan 2015
#49
I dont understand why people have a problem with the idea that cannibalism is bad.
Warren DeMontague
Jan 2015
#62
The goofy example in this OP specifically mentioned "consent", did it not?
Warren DeMontague
Jan 2015
#71
Neither was in a position to give informed consent, so both are guilty of rape.
Nye Bevan
Jan 2015
#15
If you or your partner have to get falling down drunk to have sex you need to check yourselves./NT
DemocratSinceBirth
Jan 2015
#36