Indeed, no one here (or in the study) is arguing that taking advantage of someone who is not in a position to make level-headed decisions is rape. However, how much alcohol is consumed is something one can control, whereas being literally drugged is not.
Recognizing that there are things someone can do to lessen their chances of becoming a victim is not minimizing the tragedy of being a victim, it's simply recognizing that nothing is truly ever 100% out of our control.
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