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In reply to the discussion: PSA: No, Men, You Cannot Rape A Child Even If She Is Hot And Slutty And Only Says No Twice [View all]Jamastiene
(38,187 posts)Sure there are convicted rapists, but there are a lot more rapists who are never convicted. The reason for that is because of the attitude that a woman did something to deserve being raped. There are a multitude of excuses used. I have noticed that not only way too many men, but also way too many women make excuses like that to excuse rape, and essentially condone it. When that is finally addressed and remedied, maybe rape might be taken more seriously as a crime.
I saw an article in the local paper where I live today. A man was convicted of rape. That's news to me. Back when I got raped, the official response was that I needed to get right with God and not be gay. Now, rape is a crime where I live, at least for some. I would bet money, though, that if it happened again to me today, I would get the same treatment as before. It's the attitude. Sure, the people with that attitude did not personally rape me themselves, but they condone it.
I am glad you mentioned those who condone it, because, imo, that is a BIG part of the problem. That attitude by so many people is why rape is hardly ever taken seriously and why so many rapes go unreported and/or unprosecuted.