A Simple Rape

Like I said, open to suggestion. People are trying to fight it but you kinda need a LOT of people to protest and everything and that still seems to do absolutely nothing. Except make me feel bad for accomplishing nothing.

One person can bring the whole house down. Ask me how iKnow.
 
"Simple rape is defined as an assault in which the perpetrator rapes a victim that the perpetrator knows is incapable of resisting or understanding what's happening because the victim is in a stupor, intoxicated or "through unsoundness of mind" is temporarily or permanently incapable of understanding the nature of the act."
 
During hurricane Katrina, several New Orleans police officers went around raping women.

The NOPD is one of the most corrupt police departments in the United States.
 
During hurricane Katrina, several New Orleans police officers went around raping women.

The NOPD is one of the most corrupt police departments in the United States.

Then any group functioning like this can be taken down.
 
"Simple rape is defined as an assault in which the perpetrator rapes a victim that the perpetrator knows is incapable of resisting or understanding what's happening because the victim is in a stupor, intoxicated or "through unsoundness of mind" is temporarily or permanently incapable of understanding the nature of the act."

To me, that's rape. Not simple rape.
Callng it simple rape somehow lessens the severity of the act.
 
To me, that's rape. Not simple rape.
Callng it simple rape somehow lessens the severity of the act.

It's a legal definition, not a colloquial definition. It's simple because it's not difficult to process the case. To differentiate it from other kinds of rape like date rape, violent rape and stagitory rape. They're legal definitions, not moral definitions.
 
"Simple rape is defined as an assault in which the perpetrator rapes a victim that the perpetrator knows is incapable of resisting or understanding what's happening because the victim is in a stupor, intoxicated or "through unsoundness of mind" is temporarily or permanently incapable of understanding the nature of the act."

What happens when both parties are blackout drunk? Does it mean they trapped each other?
 
What happens when both parties are blackout drunk? Does it mean they trapped each other?

... :( Depends on the State.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/12/sunday-review/being-clear-about-rape.html?_r=0
But there is still little uniformity on how to define rape, which makes counting rapes, and countering and even discussing the issue, difficult. In many contexts, such as the major federal law on prison rape, “sexual assault” is used instead of “rape” because it covers nonconsensual acts like kissing and groping that fall short of many people’s definition of actual rape. Until 2012, the Federal Bureau of Investigation still considered rape a crime committed solely against women, a definition that has since been expanded.

Over all, states have broadened the definition of rape and assault more than the federal government, according to a survey of the legal system conducted by AEquitas, a nonprofit group that provides prosecutors with resources on violence against women.

Clarifying consent is a common stumbling block. “Is the fact that the victim murmured, whispered, cried or moaned ‘no’ sufficient to establish nonconsent that a reasonable sexual partner should understand to be nonconsent?” asked Mary D. Fan, a professor at the University of Washington School of Law. The role of alcohol in rape cases is another subject of scrutiny, especially since drinking is often voluntary.

Federal 'implied consent' applies only to driving while:
http://www.impliedconsentlaw.net/
Unfortunately, this type of research means that our legal system defines “intoxication” as having a BAC of 0.08% or higher.*
...
If you’re like most people, your definition of “intoxicated” is quite different from the word’s legal meaning. Under federal law, a driver is considered impaired once the amount of alcohol in his or her bloodstream reaches a percentage of 0.08—a measurement known as blood alcohol content, or BAC. This figure is based on research indicating that a person’s mental and physical abilities are substantially impaired once his or her BAC reaches this level.*

Unfortunately, this type of research means that our legal system defines “intoxication” as having a BAC of 0.08% or higher. As a result, even if your ability to drive is not affected at the time, you are automatically considered impaired once the amount of alcohol in your system exceeds the federal limit

So a legal argument could be made that if you are intoxicated under Federal standards you would probably be unable to consent.

There might be precedent of such a situation at the State level.
 
why would they, its only rape....and they were only women.

Where's LJ reloaded to talk about how the detectives did a good job ignoring the cases?
 
The thread didn't have the word FEMINISM in the opening post, so he probably wasn't interested.
 
why would they, its only rape....and they were only women.

Where's LJ reloaded to talk about how the detectives did a good job ignoring the cases?

The problem is this: There are correct legal channels to go through, but they rely on cops, hospitals, advocates and nurses, and then the cops again with a lab in between. If that goes wrong there are lawyers who won't take the case either.

...and then there is this:
http://www.centerforinquiry.net/blogs/entry/the_anatomy_of_false_accusations_a_skeptical_case_study/
Some boy-meets-girl stories are charming and romantic; others are chilling and repellent. This is a true story, fully documented in police reports and a handful of brief local news stories. Though this incident occurred at a small Iowa university, other cases like this happen far more often than most people realize. The relative obscurity of this case suggests its prevalence. This was not an extraordinary, sensational case that made national news, nor was it featured on one of many true-crime shows likeDateline NBC. Instead, it involved two relatively unknown, ordinary people that resulted in extraordinary circumstances.

False accusations are of particular interest to skeptics because skepticism has often been at the forefront of giving voice to the wrongly accused. From the Salem witch trials (in which innocent young women were falsely accused of being witches) to the Satanic Panic moral panic of the 1980s and 1990s (in which dozens of innocent men and women were falsely accused of sexually assaulting children and others) and hundreds of examples in between, skeptics have often been there to remind the public to ask for evidence before rushing to judgment. Indeed, the brilliant CSI Fellow Carol Tavris just recently wrote an*e-skeptic piece*about this in relation to recent accusations against Woody Allen.*

The process for correct reporting and investigation is completely broken now... What must it have been like 30 years ago?

"Relax, the Universe is out to get you."

A victim has the right to speak out.
The accused has the right to speak out against it.

Or they could both keep their mouth shut and let the legal system do it.

...because you don't know, you weren't there, which is why the system needs to be fixed.

That's why I don't like this story: She could have done this legally through civil court and Bill has the right to remain silent, there isn't any information here worthy of the headlines: Shame had by all:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs...no-longer-on-appear-on-david-lettermans-show/
“This question gives me no pleasure, Mr. Cosby, but there have been serious allegations raised about you in recent days,” Simon said, without specifically saying what the allegations in question were.

There’s a long a pause. “You’re shaking your head no. I’m in the news business, I have to ask the question: Do you have any response to those charges?” Simon said.

Another long pause. “Shaking your head no,” Simon continued, and*said*again: “There are people who love you who might like to hear from you about this — I want to give you the chance.” And again, no response.

Nothing but a hit piece.
 
During hurricane Katrina, several New Orleans police officers went around raping women.

The NOPD is one of the most corrupt police departments in the United States.

They don' call it the big easy fo nothin' cher!
 
Does one need to spend time in N.O. to understand that humans are the same the world over?

Hate to break it to you but people are not the same all over the world.
When an area begins to be a haven for criminals they will flock there.
New Orleans is such a place.
 
Hate to break it to you but people are not the same all over the world.
When an area begins to be a haven for criminals they will flock there.
New Orleans is such a place.

I have to ask, if N.O. is such a criminal haven, how come crime exists in all other parts of this country and throughtout the world?

One possible answer is that criminals have yet to hear about the "haven-ness" of N.O., so maybe you could join its tourism board and help get the word out?

Either that or your analysis is absurd in its simplicity. Pick'em.
 
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