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siligut

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2. In Utah, because I wasn't married I was considered fair game

Reply to celtics23 (Original post)

Tue Jan 8, 2013, 11:08 AM

Jan 2013

I have told this story before. Utah is so backward when it comes to women's rights. I believe this attitude is taken to encourage women to marry, because you know, it will keep them safe and out of trouble.

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Rape Wasn't Rape Because Victim Wasn't Married [View all] celtics23 Jan 2013 OP

Good grief that is ridiculous! SunsetDreams Jan 2013 #1

In Utah, because I wasn't married I was considered fair game siligut Jan 2013 #2

Sounds like rape is being defined as a property crime. If a woman isn't owed by her husband, it's freshwest Jan 2013 #3

Pay for your SIN! jamejest Jan 2013 #4

I'd be interested to know who appointed those judges WhoIsNumberNone Jan 2013 #5