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http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,22726261-5001021,00.html

"yes" means "no"

"TOUGH new rape laws which make it clear being drunk does not constitute consent have been condemned by barristers, who insist: "It will turn our sons into criminals."

Scary precedent? What does everyone think?

I know that in California a woman has the right to withdraw consent. Which hasn't always been a bad thing. Sexual intercourse has, for some, ended up as violence after consent was given. However, that is not the norm, and we know who this is good for: lawyers. Regretting your choices is not rape. And we all know that in the current climate - and, our omnipresent trial by press - rape accusation produces the reaction in many that you're guilty until proven innocent.


 
Posted : 09/11/2007 7:58 am
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