[Lilly]

Originally Posted by Gayle

It's probably not politically correct to say this but I think there should be very different distinctions made between rape and forced sex.

Rape - is something brutal and unexpected. It is when a man rarely or has never met the woman involved i.e. has attacked her in the street. It is when the woman has no choice, no options and has not been involved with the attacker.

Forced sex - is also wrong shouldn't be tolerated or allowed to be a lesser charge but some responsibility must be placed on the woman involved too. No means no! But some consideration should be made for the alcohol involved, the relationship and the prior contact between the two.

I say this because I too, believe it's wrong that a man can be accused of rape and his name made public when the woman can hide her identity. Forced sex should be treated as a dispute and both parties should be treated equally.

Good post, Gayle.

I tried to send you karma just then but it wouldn't let me.