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Hal, exactly what do you think is new here? It is something new to American society specifically (I'd argue not)? Is it something new to Western Civilization (again no)?
As I read it, your argument is a different version of the "backlash" against "frivolous lawsuits" that seems to pop up about every 3 months on the board. To speak specifically to the rape charge, I think that it's to take into account circumstances where guys pressure women into sex through whatever means (drink, drugs, power, etc), and the woman momentarily caves to the pressure only to realize a few minutes later that it's a mistake. It's a precarious situation, but sexual abuse takes a myriad of forms. Ask some of the women on this board.
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