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In reply to the discussion: The Steubenville gang rape case should demand a discussion [View all]MineralMan
(146,189 posts)27. Yup. Inaction on the part of others contributed to this.
Unfortunately, we don't have any clear way to punish inaction in our legal system. But, we can and should encourage action to prevent such things from ever happening. We should reward that action as a culture, not excuse inaction.
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When I read his post I thought of you, not the candy. I spend waaaay too much time here. nt
msanthrope
Mar 2013
#70
So I guess our imaginary relationship means nothing to you then. GOOD DAY MA'AM! :-P
Guy Whitey Corngood
Mar 2013
#72
Domination is fetishized. In porn and in more ubiquitous examples of rape culture
redqueen
Mar 2013
#35