Reply #28: Because I find nothing civil about rape, Mr. Lisst.

[SeattleGirl]

And, because, as I said in my post to the OP, I don't like it when people make statements that they couch in "truth" without any backup. If someone disagrees with an OP, I expect them to back it up. And if I make a statement, and if I ask someone why they think the way they do, I expect the courtesy of an answer. As I said, if someone can present me with facts and evidence that can support their stance, and it contradicts something I think, I really am open to that. Then, I will do MY work, and seek to find facts and evidence. What I find insulting is for someone to make statements, and then tell ME to do their work for them and back them up. Present ME with facts to back up your point, and I will do the same. But don't discount or diminish me because I am not willing to do the work someone else should have done.

As far as "civility" -- well, I am sorry you feel I am not civil. But as I said, where rape is concerned, there is not much civility involved in rape. Have I been raped? No. But, I have experienced several attempts, and thank The Maker, the attempts were interrupted. But the attempts were frightening enough that I am glad I never had to experience the whole thing.

This may sound like an insult to you, but men really do not understand what women go through. Even if a woman has never experienced an attempted rape, the threat is always there. Thus, my seeming lack of "civility". Sometimes, it's a bit difficult to be thus.