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In reply to the discussion: Why victim-blaming is ALWAYS wrong. [View all]RC
(25,592 posts)89. You are putting words in my mouth, I did not say
I have said nothing about rape. I am talking about bullies in general and their victims. And how far the victims are sometimes pushed before they take action on their own defense. Nothing more.
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In that case it's a former victim who decides to make other people victims - usually
LiberalLoner
Jan 2013
#2
yes, people get blamed for committing murder, Sorry that offends your sensibilities.
geek tragedy
Jan 2013
#53
sorry. go out and fucking murder people because you were bullied and you lose your victim
cali
Jan 2013
#147
So after telling their parents, the school teachers, the Principal and sometimes, even the police...
RC
Jan 2013
#36
Your use of the Jimmy Carter quote is ironic given your cheerleading of murder
geek tragedy
Jan 2013
#62
Because no one would come forward to help. They run out of options to stop the bullying,
RC
Jan 2013
#76
Oh, I get it. Stupid kids, parading around openly where *real* victims are trying to shoot.
Chorophyll
Jan 2013
#121
and they deserve what they get after they make the decision to murder. fuck them.
cali
Jan 2013
#148
Bullshit. It's either self defense immediately after an attack or aggression
bettyellen
Jan 2013
#69
You and Pab came in here on a discussion of blaming the victim of rape to complain
geek tragedy
Jan 2013
#75
And mansplained to the OP that she's doing it wrong because revenge murder is good!
bettyellen
Jan 2013
#81
The FBI didn't conclude the columbine shooting was a result of bullying/revenge.
AtheistCrusader
Jan 2013
#65
That does nothing to suggest that victims who get punished because of their plight won't lash out in
EOTE
Jan 2013
#158
I said "more Columbines" meaning that ignoring victims will create more tragedies like that one.
EOTE
Jan 2013
#160
I can't account for the FBI report, but again, they were bullied pretty viciously.
EOTE
Jan 2013
#164
Thank you for mansplaining to that little feminist who her ideas are silly
geek tragedy
Jan 2013
#96
You arw making absolutely no sense. But thanks for completely derailing rhe thread...
redqueen
Jan 2013
#35
So the person who's dead isn't a victim. Gotta love murder apologist logic. nt
geek tragedy
Jan 2013
#95
RedQueen's post came as a result of Tennessee trying to blame the victim of a rape for it
CreekDog
Jan 2013
#14
yeah, well the thread to discuss it is this one, but you are making sure it goes somewhere else
CreekDog
Jan 2013
#19
So when victim is a "he" - victim doesn't deserve to be blamed. When victim is a "she" -
MotherPetrie
Jan 2013
#84
Gay people blamed for everything, including not being nice enough when saying 'hey you straights
Bluenorthwest
Jan 2013
#114
Gay people's parents are usually straight. So are most of our siblings and children.
yardwork
Jan 2013
#124
Sometimes, women dress "provocatively" because they just want to look good.
backscatter712
Jan 2013
#42
The argument that rapists rape because of the woman's appearance is bullshit.
Buzz Clik
Jan 2013
#152
yes. but, not only accept, but perpetuate the rape culture. and we have two very good OPs
seabeyond
Jan 2013
#92
To all the "well intentioned" men who chime in with obvious "advice" for victims please STOP and
bettyellen
Jan 2013
#78
It seems that women's issues can never, ever, ever be a priority... or even stand on their own.
redqueen
Jan 2013
#130
And the MRA idiots always come out ranting about child support and other such shit.
Odin2005
Jan 2013
#141
Redqueen, I sent you a DU Mail asking if you think there's such a thing as virtual sexual assault.
KittyWampus
Jan 2013
#132
I've never really been a fan of the "virtual" prefix in that kind of context.
Posteritatis
Jan 2013
#137
So ... we make rape legal? We somehow prevent all rapes? I don't understand.
Buzz Clik
Jan 2013
#155
A world of difference between victim-blaming and encouraging women to make intelligent choices
Buzz Clik
Jan 2013
#151