Thread:User talk:Armondikov/Why did he have to qualify it at all?/reply (5)

I don't agree. This issue, how these particular men define and see rape, is as important to the lives of women as their right to abort. Fine, for you the abortion issue, the conclusion that "One month and nine month" are the same is a big deal. (it is to me as well). But when I hear these men talk about rape like this (And yes, he does see a distinction) is to watch women who have to sit in court and try to defend themselves: "if you were raped, you deserved it", "you went to his room, why did you do that", "you said no too late, didn't you". I've seen it; it goes on. and language like this fuels it.

That's why it's a big deal. cause it's not about abortion or exemptions. it's about a view of women, and of being raped.