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Posted on 03/08/2005 8:27:02 PM PST by Girl_in_Red
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To: Girl_in_Red
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posted on
03/08/2005 8:28:31 PM PST
by
Theresawithanh
(2005! My resolution: FReep even MORE this year!!!)
To: Girl_in_Red
Interesting first post on Free Republic.
Welcome to the cattery.
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posted on
03/08/2005 8:29:02 PM PST
by
bikepacker67
("Donovan McNabb... I can't HEAR YOU" < / Who's your Mommy>)
To: Girl_in_Red
I know such rape is common and I'm sorry it happened with you.
What would you tell women to help keep them from being targets? Also, what would you want men to do?
To: Girl_in_Red
Surprised this thread's still here!
Don't you think this is something best discussed elsewhere, or with a P-sychiatrist?
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posted on
03/08/2005 8:34:41 PM PST
by
Theresawithanh
(2005! My resolution: FReep even MORE this year!!!)
To: Girl_in_Red
Ever read the article about the Viking Kitties and the Troll? It ends with a Zot!
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posted on
03/08/2005 8:37:43 PM PST
by
peyton randolph
(CAIR supports TROP terrorists)
To: ConservativeMind
Also, what would you want men to do?"
G_I_R seems to not be responding, so I'm guessing she wants you to talk to your female friends, because, guess what?
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posted on
03/08/2005 8:40:21 PM PST
by
Theresawithanh
(2005! My resolution: FReep even MORE this year!!!)
To: Girl_in_Red
I am not a female but your point is well taken. Unfortunately, as in many kinds of situations, the few make it hard for the rest. Some scream rape falsely. Some cry abuse falsely. Some steal. Some cheat. Some take steroids. Those people make it difficult for those who don't because society exist mainly within a voluntary social contract, agreeing to act responsibly.
I am sorry you are one of the ones that have suffered but, for my part, I believe you and thank you for warning us all.
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posted on
03/08/2005 8:41:50 PM PST
by
Mind-numbed Robot
(Not all things that need to be done need to be done by the government.)
To: Girl_in_Red
I'm very sorry to hear what happened to you.
I hope that you are now armed, and trained to shoot if it ever becomes necessary.
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posted on
03/08/2005 8:42:09 PM PST
by
basil
(Exercise your Second Amendment--buy another gun today!)
To: Girl_in_Red
This comment is in response to an article I recently read on this site when doing a search for rape conviction sentencing. I was horrified to see such a short sighted article, infering based upon the "information" provided that rape accusals are abused and lacking in credibility.If such a thing happened to you, then I know no legitimate person on this site would be against you, and would empathize with you.
However, your lack of reference to the post that upset you, and your being a new signer upper, this initial post seems a bit suspicious.
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posted on
03/08/2005 8:47:59 PM PST
by
easonc52
To: Girl_in_Red
Your subject is not often or maybe ever covered here.
The tone and tempo is varied ,animated,contentious and infuriating...and at times astoundingly caring.
It's hard to predict how a thread like this will go.
Welcome. Now hang on!
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posted on
03/08/2005 8:48:21 PM PST
by
CBart95
To: CBart95
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posted on
03/08/2005 8:53:14 PM PST
by
Theresawithanh
(2005! My resolution: FReep even MORE this year!!!)
To: Girl_in_Red
Without a
direct reference (such as a link) to the
original article that caught your attention there is little to be discuss here except opinions ~ which, of course, are
not Breaking News. With a such a direct reference (link) this post may have resulted in an interesting thread.
Why not spend some time on Free Republic reading the articles and comments ~ getting a feel for the place and for the folks who post here. Newbies who've not taken the time required to become aware of (or who are insensitive to) the policies and procedures of FR will find the response to their vanity posts ... en-lightning.
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posted on
03/08/2005 8:55:24 PM PST
by
Zacs Mom
(Proud wife of a Marine! ... and purveyor of "rampant, unedited dialogue")
To: Theresawithanh
sheesh - I'm glad I missed that thread the first time around -
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posted on
03/08/2005 8:58:04 PM PST
by
Zacs Mom
(Proud wife of a Marine! ... and purveyor of "rampant, unedited dialogue")
To: Theresawithanh
Maybe it's covered here, DU cries rape, dated 12/04...They must have hired an Independent (or Republican) to write that piece...
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posted on
03/08/2005 9:00:10 PM PST
by
easonc52
To: Girl_in_Red
based upon the "information" provided that rape accusals are abused and lacking in credibility.
Sadly, a large number of them (up to half in some studies) do turn out to be bogus, where "bogus" means there is no physical evidence that a crime occurred, there are no third-party witnesses, and the accuser subsequently and unambiguously recants the charge. Why do women bring these false charges? The top 3 reasons given are spite, anger, and to have an alibi.
The women who do this make it very difficult for women who are actually raped. The ones who don't recant are even worse. How many of these stories do we want to read?
(AP) A man convicted 11 years ago when a teenage girl identified him as her rapist left court a free man Monday after a judge was told DNA tests showed he had not committed the crime. "It feels good," said Michael Mercer, 53, who was freed at the request of the Manhattan district attorney's office.
State Supreme Court Justice Leslie Crocker, in granting the motion to end Mercer's time behind bars, said: "Obviously a terrible mistake was made."
This is a tough thing for the authorities to sort out.
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posted on
03/08/2005 9:02:46 PM PST
by
Nick Danger
(The only way out is through)
To: Girl_in_Red
I can't find an article post on the system that would match up with your concern. I've used your title elements and the "rape sentencing" you mentioned for your research.
Are you posting on the right website?
To: Girl_in_Red; MeekOneGOP
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posted on
03/08/2005 9:10:29 PM PST
by
rdl6989
To: ConservativeMind
Are you posting on the right website? I doubt that the alleged post ever existed. I think we have a T-R-O-L-L attack in progress.
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posted on
03/08/2005 9:13:27 PM PST
by
rdl6989
To: rdl6989
I doubt that the alleged post ever existed. I think we have a T-R-O-L-L attack in progress.There's also the hit and run thingie... lol
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posted on
03/08/2005 9:18:35 PM PST
by
easonc52
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