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mythology

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5. If she had stopped at saying that it was risky, I'd agree with her

Reply to mopinko (Original post)

Sun Sep 13, 2015, 01:28 PM

Sep 2015

That doesn't excuse anybody who does rape, and most rapes aren't committed by random strangers. But much like locking your house can lessen the odds of people stealing your stuff, not going to have sex with random strangers is a solid safeguard to avoid the fact that some people are criminals.

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this (female) reporter thinks you cant rape a prostitute. [View all] mopinko Sep 2015 OP

Oh good Lord shenmue Sep 2015 #1

Did he pull out the gun before or after the sex act? Phantomaz Sep 2015 #2

before. mopinko Sep 2015 #3

No, it doesn't. hunter Sep 2015 #4

It's irrelevant. All that matters is whether or not she was forced to have sex. Oneironaut Sep 2015 #8

Why would that make a difference? n/t gollygee Sep 2015 #10

If she had stopped at saying that it was risky, I'd agree with her mythology Sep 2015 #5

I doubt the reporter believes her own line of bullshit and just wants ratings. Rex Sep 2015 #6

theft of services Shandris Sep 2015 #7

So if you're putting yourself at risk or harm vankuria Sep 2015 #9

just wants to make a name for herself by posting provactive opinions Liberal_in_LA Sep 2015 #11

She has been a nutter for years. AngryAmish Sep 2015 #12

A lot of people believe this. They're wrong. yardwork Sep 2015 #13