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4th law of robotics

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76. At what rate do we express concern?

Tue Jun 5, 2012, 12:58 PM

Jun 2012

Also do other factors (such as suicide rates, incidence of dying violently, incarceration [plus, often rape], unemployment, drug addiction, mental illness, homelessness etc) ever come in to play?

/all of these, by the way, are disproportionately devastating towards men, rather than women. None of which get much attention as gender issues. Women get to worry about rape. Fine. Men get to worry about all those other things (plus rape should they be falsely accused of being a sexual predator, which yes, does happen). So . . . wanna trade?

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“Look, guys. No matter what a girl does, no matter how she’s dressed…" [View all] MrScorpio Jun 2012 OP

Another gem from Joe. Thanks for posting. Scuba Jun 2012 #1

There are always exceptions Drale Jun 2012 #2

Well you have a point. But young ladies please don't allow yourself in the wrong place at the southernyankeebelle Jun 2012 #3

That sounds an awful lot like victim-blaming. alarimer Jun 2012 #4

+100 n/t Control-Z Jun 2012 #5

Don't be obtuse...there are people out there who are looking to victimize... rfranklin Jun 2012 #7

Right. I don't understand why people can't understand that there are people out there that southernyankeebelle Jun 2012 #34

As a young woman I definitely practiced caution lunatica Jun 2012 #16

Excellent points. Common sense will not make you a rape victim. Good points. southernyankeebelle Jun 2012 #36

"Common sense will not make you a rape victim." Scout Jun 2012 #42

Your welcome southernyankeebelle Jun 2012 #43

Why do people have to always go to the extreme in their answers? lunatica Jun 2012 #55

yes southernyankeebelle Jun 2012 #57

Oh bullshit. Zoeisright Jun 2012 #66

Wow - what an appalling thing to write. myrna minx Jun 2012 #75

Why is it when someone states a fact all of a sudden I am blaming the victim. Where did I southernyankeebelle Jun 2012 #33

Because you're emphasizing that treestar Jun 2012 #41

I know that. All am saying if she was fully aware what is going on around her she could southernyankeebelle Jun 2012 #44

Yes though a girl being drunk - she's not responsible for a man treestar Jun 2012 #77

No one should take advantage of anyone who is drunk. All I am saying be responsible for yourself. southernyankeebelle Jun 2012 #79

Whoa.. Where does it say that a women/girl, hasn't any responsibility for her own safety.. dadchef Jun 2012 #53

Are you saying it is improper for a woman to want to fuck? ieoeja Jun 2012 #84

GASP! Oh my... dadchef Jun 2012 #86

Yeah, let's not teach women to be safe, let's trust that guys will always do the right thing ... GOTV Jun 2012 #54

On one hand, you are right, on the other hand, that is type of stuff I teach my daughter. ZombieHorde Jun 2012 #67

the victim is never wrong, but the victim is still injured. It is reckless not to be prudent. grantcart Jun 2012 #78

Or how about just because she's drunk doesn't mean you have to rape her? MerryBlooms Jun 2012 #6

You are being particularly obtuse...it doesn't mean you deserve assault... rfranklin Jun 2012 #8

All the science in the world will not change a fundamentalist's mind. TalkingDog Jun 2012 #21

Am not a F**king fundamentalist. To many people don't take responsibility for their own actions. southernyankeebelle Jun 2012 #46

OK, awareness and self-protection is a good thing. I won't argue that. antigone382 Jun 2012 #71

all the more reason to seek out and prosecute those who do victimize the vulnerable... CTyankee Jun 2012 #25

Well, that's what we hope for...but it's a little after the fact in most cases... rfranklin Jun 2012 #27

No, Merry, it would not be "deserved" obamanut2012 Jun 2012 #9

Ugh. AtheistCrusader Jun 2012 #19

Don't start putting words in my mouth. Many people both sexes get in trouble when they get southernyankeebelle Jun 2012 #26

Good advice. nt frogmarch Jun 2012 #18

The fellahs should have a wingman, too--one that will stop them if they start to act like rude asses MADem Jun 2012 #28

That is a good idea about having a wingman. southernyankeebelle Jun 2012 #37

Your post is as poor as your spelling. Matariki Jun 2012 #35

What the heck is your beef? I didn't know we have a spell patrol here? Grow up southernyankeebelle Jun 2012 #38

My "beef" is that your post is sexist and backward. Matariki Jun 2012 #60

And by the way - they are WOMEN. Matariki Jun 2012 #63

Seriously, if the young women are old enough for any of that Gormy Cuss Jun 2012 #47

Somehow people forget when they are drunk. You know the devil made me do it. southernyankeebelle Jun 2012 #49

I hate to be blunt but too bad. Gormy Cuss Jun 2012 #52

No one is excusing a felony. EOTE Jun 2012 #73

See # 49 Gormy Cuss Jun 2012 #81

I don't see that as excusing a felony either. EOTE Jun 2012 #83

Completely, absolutely, utterly WRONG. Zoeisright Jun 2012 #65

I don't disagree with you. Duh? southernyankeebelle Jun 2012 #70

Between you, me and the fence posts... jonthebru Jun 2012 #10

Care to elaborate on that particularly broad brushed smear? bluesbassman Jun 2012 #24

Surely you jest... Earth_First Jun 2012 #30

LOL I can see your point. Touche' southernyankeebelle Jun 2012 #39

what does that make you? snooper2 Jun 2012 #59

I'm sorry that most men that you have met have been cowards. (nt) Nye Bevan Jun 2012 #62

k&r... spanone Jun 2012 #11

Being honest here. Vice President Biden has been a lot better than I thought he would be NNN0LHI Jun 2012 #12

I have always thought that Joe was the best VP pick MrScorpio Jun 2012 #13

VP Biden is a great man. He has the right job. southernyankeebelle Jun 2012 #29

He is a razor sharp gent. Amazing, too, with those brain tangles that almost killed him. MADem Jun 2012 #31

Touching a girl doesn't make you a man? Life Long Dem Jun 2012 #14

It's not about hormones when it's rape lunatica Jun 2012 #20

Okay Life Long Dem Jun 2012 #22

It helps to know the difference between sex and rape. lunatica Jun 2012 #32

I disagree here....that's ALL they're thinking about. If you call it thinking. Honeycombe8 Jun 2012 #51

My hormones don't "overflow" Scootaloo Jun 2012 #85

Thanks, Mr. Vice-President. BlueIris Jun 2012 #15

I am with you BlueIris. I think he is doing his best. southernyankeebelle Jun 2012 #48

4/8/11 .... just for context. Not current. kayakjohnny Jun 2012 #17

actually Skittles Jun 2012 #23

And/or a drunken oaf without any self-respect for himself, either. freshwest Jun 2012 #40

And a CRIMINAL (nt) Nye Bevan Jun 2012 #61

I never laughed.... I think he is Awesome! alittlelark Jun 2012 #45

Way to go, Joe! Just gotta love 'im. nt Honeycombe8 Jun 2012 #50

Drink up ladies! Flirt in your skirt! the other one Jun 2012 #56

And black people should stay out of redneck bars. sufrommich Jun 2012 #64

When was the last time a woman . . . 4th law of robotics Jun 2012 #69

What a ridiculous analogy. sufrommich Jun 2012 #74

At what rate do we express concern? 4th law of robotics Jun 2012 #76

"At what rate do we express concern?" sufrommich Jun 2012 #80

I think you misinterpreted my response 4th law of robotics Jun 2012 #82

Love to see Biden take on Rush goclark Jun 2012 #58

THANK YOU, Joe! Odin2005 Jun 2012 #68

K&R for Joe. Hatchling Jun 2012 #72

"Joe... MrMickeysMom Jun 2012 #87