I couldn't believe what I was hearing this morning on the radio! (this story)
Are we going back in time? Not only does this prevent other victims from being able to come forward but it sends a message that accused rapists are generally victims, not perpetrators and that the proportion of false allegations is considerable higher than in other cases of crime committed against a person. It's saying that rape is not a "real" crime but a sensitive, personal issue to be kept behind closed doors, in the same way people used to view domestic violence, not as a crime but as a disagreement or misunderstanding. It looks to me like a big green light to rapists
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hotCheeseBURNS · 07/06/2010 14:04
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