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Old 04-16-2014, 01:06 PM   #86
peter12
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Common rape-apologist argument. I love that one high-profile case from 8 years ago is presented as indicative of a larger problem, yet you choose to ignore the many more recent cases where the victims were harassed and skewered for coming forward (Marysville, Williamsville, etc.). Is this "mania" that is affecting so many men more or less of problem than the massive under-reporting of sexual assault and the ridiculously low conviction rates.
You are really incapable of pursuing an argument decently, aren't you? You are aware that there isn't a lot of evidence that sexual assault is under-reported. You also don't seem aware that sexual assault rates have been in free-fall over the past 20 years. You also don't seem aware that there are specific cultural, and regional circumstances in all of the cases you cited, while the example I cited was a clear cognitive error in the justice system.


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I'm not saying that men aren't victims of false charges,
You need to pursue this further. Some studies have indicated that false reporting could be anywhere between 10 and 50% of all cases.

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but let's have some perspective here and maybe address some of the cultural problems that keep women from reporting sexual assault and allow law enforcement to abdicate their responsibilities to prosecute the offenders.
Like what? I never, once, said that rapists shouldn't be be punished to the full extent of the law, but let's also remember that the presumption of innocence is probably pretty important too, right?

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And here comes the reactionary mantra. Which moral values would you like to see re-inserted?
Probably less promiscuity and binge drinking.
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