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tblue37

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5. And people think not coming forward when assaulted by a super powerful

Reply to ismnotwasm (Reply #4)

Thu Nov 27, 2014, 11:59 AM

Nov 2014

man makes Cosby's accusers suspect. When the victims of such obvious, *admitted* sexual assault are abused not only by friends of the rapiist, but by the *authorities* for daring to report their assault, how would any vulnerable, confused young victim (i.e., the very kind of victim Cosby apparently targeted and groomed) feel safe coming forward?

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Trigger warning: sexual violence--This case will truly disgust you. [View all] tblue37 Nov 2014 OP

Sick shenmue Nov 2014 #1

Yet some people will deny that rape culture exists. nt tblue37 Nov 2014 #2

I know shenmue Nov 2014 #3

Good God ismnotwasm Nov 2014 #4

And people think not coming forward when assaulted by a super powerful tblue37 Nov 2014 #5

Most rapists (from what I've read) are serial rapists. nomorenomore08 Dec 2014 #6

Always makes me wonder GeoWilliam750 Dec 2014 #7

I think that 1-2% figure is a little optimistic, frankly. 5% seems more realistic. nomorenomore08 Dec 2014 #8

I am very impressed by the courage of these young women Orrex Dec 2014 #9