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In reply to the discussion: Eight myths about Assange [View all]riderinthestorm
(23,272 posts)Who are you to define it for her?
If she doesn't believe its rape, why do you get to supersede her very own authority? When you take away a woman's right to make decisions regarding her own bodily integrity then you are just as harmful as Rethugs who don't believe women get to decide their own reproductive choices. When the STATE gets to define your own sexual experiences over your own objections then something's very wrong there.
Who made you the arbiter of consensual sex? If two people engaged in the practice agree its not rape, then you don't get to interject your opinion and tell them differently. My mother believes anything but the missionary position is rape - even between married spouses. She's a college educated, church going, former employee of a major police department. Do you really think its appropriate for anyone other than the two people involved to make decisions for them on what's "rape" or not?
The women involved did NOT want charges pressed. The state is doing it "for them". Right. And I've got a bridge to sell you....
Have you ever been involved in a rape trial? Its humiliating. Its all vaginal lubrication, licking anus', positions, depth of penetration, loud noises, and worse. Do you think making the women involved participate in some kind of witch hunt show trial, detailing all of the salacious details of their sex life with Assange, is actually progressive? Against their express desires?
Sweden is trying to slut shame Assange and these women. Its disgusting voyeurism at the behest of the US. Surely we're better than this.