Surprised by Racism
Every once in a while, chilling in ultra-liberal Seattle, something just floors me, utterly and completely. I ran into an old co-worker on the bus this morning. She was my … Continue reading
Why do I even have to deal with this bullshit?
Ok, so in the last post I had comments from people I like, and generally respect. Snide comments about how I’m taking a “really controversial” stance by saying that rape … Continue reading
Rape Myth #5: I don’t need to rape anyone.
Sigh. Ok, first, let me just state for the record that no one NEEDS to rape anyone. Not raping isn’t going to kill you. You won’t explode. None of that, … Continue reading
Rape -v- Seduction
So someone in my last post asked about my views on rape versus seduction. And while I think I know what they might be getting at, I have to say … Continue reading
This is a perfect example of Victim-blaming bullshit.
http://www.foxnews.com/printer_friendly_story/0,3566,402111,00.html “Court Cuts Rape Victim’s Compensation by 25 Percent Because ‘She Was Drunk’” Ok, now the article is actually about how a higher judicial power reversed that decision, because they … Continue reading
Rape Myth #4: Men can’t be raped.
Wrong! Brimming over with wrongability. According to http://www.rainn.org, 1 in 33 men have been/will be sexually assaulted. So, yes, they can. In lots of the same ways as women. Forced … Continue reading
Rape Myth #3: All women have rape fantasies, and therefore secretly want to be raped.
Can I hear a “Bullshit” from the congregation!!! Hallelujah. Ok, first off, only 31-57% of women report having rape fantasies. So that’s not all women. Granted, it may be under-reported … Continue reading
Rape Myth #2: She owed me.
You know, I should just start everyone of these posts with the word “Bullshit.” Here’s the deal, sunshine. No one owes you access to their body, ever. Never ever. Never, … Continue reading
Rape Myth #1: Women make false rape accusations all the time
Bullshit. According to the FBI, only 8% of all rapes reported in the US are “unfounded” but not necessarily false. (http://www.fbi.gov/ucr/Cius_97/96CRIME/96crime2.pdf) 1997 was the last report in which they calculated … Continue reading
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