I have to ask - would you feel the same if it was your wife or child who was raped? It doesn't ruin their life according to you, so they should be able to just get over it right?
There have been numerous studies on the long term psychological effects of rape, showing that it can lead to PTSD, depression, substance abuse and even suicide in the worst cases.
If you had argued that people who falsely accuse of rape should have the same penalties as those convicted, because both have the potential to destroy lives, I'd agree.
But your take here seems to be so lacking in empathy as to be borderline sociopathic...
A. get roofied & sexually assaulted in their sleep, which is rape. or you can even allow them to be conscious but accept that the vast majority of rape is non-violent & done in the date rape context.
OR
B. 10 years prison. Lifetime sex offender registration. Unemployable. Hated by society. Loss of reputation. No future. Pushed down into poverty & held there. Treated like dirt by everyone they meet either out of animus or just because the person knows she lacks the protection of society. & all this FOR LIFE
Yeah bro, B is a lot worse than A.
She could get over A. There is no getting over B.
But your take here seems to be so lacking in empathy
Nah, that's your projection. That's an irrational emotional response you're projecting onto me. It doesn't exist. It's all in your head.
I have to ask - would you feel the same if it was your wife or child who was raped? It doesn't ruin their life according to you, so they should be able to just get over it right?
There have been numerous studies on the long term psychological effects of rape, showing that it can lead to PTSD, depression, substance abuse and even suicide in the worst cases.
If you had argued that people who falsely accuse of rape should have the same penalties as those convicted, because both have the potential to destroy lives, I'd agree.
But your take here seems to be so lacking in empathy as to be borderline sociopathic...
Would you rather your wife or child:
A. get roofied & sexually assaulted in their sleep, which is rape. or you can even allow them to be conscious but accept that the vast majority of rape is non-violent & done in the date rape context.
OR
B. 10 years prison. Lifetime sex offender registration. Unemployable. Hated by society. Loss of reputation. No future. Pushed down into poverty & held there. Treated like dirt by everyone they meet either out of animus or just because the person knows she lacks the protection of society. & all this FOR LIFE
Yeah bro, B is a lot worse than A.
She could get over A. There is no getting over B.
Nah, that's your projection. That's an irrational emotional response you're projecting onto me. It doesn't exist. It's all in your head.