What is a legitimate rape? Simply this: A rape that actually occurred, as in giving no consent to sexual intercourse; against the women's will. That is, not a sexual encounter that one merely regrets later -- as feminists encourage its definition to be on college campuses.
I dearly hope, Jo, that you read MacDonald's piece on this issue. It's long, but worth the time. Because if we are going to have a loooong discussion over semantics, with people getting outraged over the use of language ... well, I might as well give up now and declare victory for why MacDonald's piece was necessary.
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Re: Legitimate rape
Submitted on February 26th, 2008 by Jim LakelyWhat is a legitimate rape? Simply this: A rape that actually occurred, as in giving no consent to sexual intercourse; against the women's will. That is, not a sexual encounter that one merely regrets later -- as feminists encourage its definition to be on college campuses.
I dearly hope, Jo, that you read MacDonald's piece on this issue. It's long, but worth the time. Because if we are going to have a loooong discussion over semantics, with people getting outraged over the use of language ... well, I might as well give up now and declare victory for why MacDonald's piece was necessary.