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In answer to your question, no. cthulu2016 Dec 2012 #1
So, you are saying that was fine? They can manhandle her without regard for where they touch? Coyotl Dec 2012 #5
I am not here to teach you to read cthulu2016 Dec 2012 #9
So, do you think sexual battery or "unlawful touching" is NOT assault? Really? Coyotl Dec 2012 #13
Welcome to my ignore list. Brigid Dec 2012 #19
It is an honor to be ignored by cthulu2016 Dec 2012 #34
Do you agree with what happened to that woman? Leave out the sexual assault sabrina 1 Dec 2012 #46
no Duckhunter935 Dec 2012 #2
Why no. You say that is O.K.? Coyotl Dec 2012 #6
Um...no. HappyMe Dec 2012 #3
Why no. You say that is O.K.? Coyotl Dec 2012 #7
No -- but she was "manhandled" elfin Dec 2012 #4
Clearly. nt Comrade_McKenzie Dec 2012 #8
Let's not diminish the meaning of sexual assault nt ecstatic Dec 2012 #10
+1 Maine-ah Dec 2012 #11
So, have you had this experience? Coyotl Dec 2012 #14
yes, I have been sexually assaulted. Maine-ah Dec 2012 #16
Sexual battery or "unlawful touching" is assault, period! Coyotl Dec 2012 #12
Unwanted touching of breasts IS sexual assault obamanut2012 Dec 2012 #23
That behavior was wildly out of line, I most clearly agree with you. Judi Lynn Dec 2012 #15
Doesn't seem like she is interested... Coyote_Tan Dec 2012 #17
So, are you inferring something? Coyotl Dec 2012 #30
It doesn't seem she is interesting in rational conversations? "Rational" like strong-arming someone? Judi Lynn Dec 2012 #36
Not from this video mythology Dec 2012 #18
Since the NRA is basically a bunch of fucking thugs, it would not surprise me if madinmaryland Dec 2012 #20
i do not think so. nt seabeyond Dec 2012 #21
One of the many things I like about you is your cliffordu Dec 2012 #37
thank you. seabeyond Dec 2012 #41
This op is really bad..... Joe the Revelator Dec 2012 #22
That phrase doesn't mean what you think it means. Bucky Dec 2012 #24
No. Dumb accusation that trivializes actual sexual assault. nt Flatulo Dec 2012 #25
Would you prefer it if a choke hold or Taser was used? -..__... Dec 2012 #26
A polite point to the door, then only place hands on both shoulders maybe. Coyotl Dec 2012 #28
Do you realistically belive... -..__... Dec 2012 #29
Yes, a police officer handles it differently. Coyotl Dec 2012 #32
You're right... what was I thinking. -..__... Dec 2012 #43
No, But I Bet You Would. (nt) Paladin Dec 2012 #39
That's harsh, man. -..__... Dec 2012 #44
No. Sexual assault has sexual intent. A guard has the right to physically remove an intruder. nolabear Dec 2012 #27
Too bad she doesn't have shoulders, arms, etc. Coyotl Dec 2012 #31
Medea Benjamin is so tiny anyone, including another woman, could have taken her arm Judi Lynn Dec 2012 #35
Well stated. Thank you. Coyotl Dec 2012 #38
NRA goons on one hand and caveman tactics on the other lunatica Dec 2012 #42
I'm sorry you were assaulted and as I said I support her, but I also know nolabear Dec 2012 #45
No. She was physically removed from the room... TeeYiYi Dec 2012 #33
No. JoeyT Dec 2012 #40
I'd label more as being violated. I think of sexual assault as more involved then this BUT jillan Dec 2012 #47
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