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Title: Short skirts = rape?
Post by: Gina on January 28, 2013, 12:59:14 PM
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A Tory MP has come under fire  for saying that women are putting themselves at risk of rape by wearing short skirts and high heels.

Richard Graham’s comments sparked outrage among women’s groups, who insist that if a woman becomes a victim of rape it is not because of her dress style.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2268916/Richard-Graham-Short-skirts-high-heels-risk-rape-warning-lands-male-MP-sexism-storm.html#ixzz2JIY9s7fO
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So we can have an honest discussion here.  Do you think a woman is putting herself out there if she dresses with short skirts and heels? 
Title: Re: Short skirts = rape?
Post by: CG6468 on January 28, 2013, 01:04:18 PM
So we can have an honest discussion here.  Do you think a woman is putting herself out there if she dresses with short skirts and heels?

That depends on the area she's in, the people she's around, etc. But I don't think it's necessarily so.
Title: Re: Short skirts = rape?
Post by: Freeper on January 28, 2013, 01:08:52 PM
I would think that any attractive woman out and about would be a target for the sick bastards that rape women.

I do think that if a woman is dressed sexy she will get noticed more easily by those with bad intentions though.



Title: Re: Short skirts = rape?
Post by: Karin on January 28, 2013, 01:18:54 PM
I saw the quote above through the POV of a Brit.  They have a lot of lawless muslims roaming around the joint, and in the wrong neighborhood, things could go terribly bad for a girl in a short skirt.  This is just real life. 

In a civilized country, it shouldn't even be an issue.  The current fashion, here anyways, is leggings, a real short skirt, and boots.  In the office.  Worn by HR manager. 
Title: Re: Short skirts = rape?
Post by: DumbAss Tanker on January 28, 2013, 01:24:59 PM
So we can have an honest discussion here.  Do you think a woman is putting herself out there if she dresses with short skirts and heels? 

It really doesn't matter what the women or non-rapist men think "Ought to be" the way people think, what matters is whether men who might rape them think.  By that yardstick, going around where any such men might be found dressed in a sexy manner is probably a horrible idea, no matter what anyone thinks the thoughts of people 'Ought to be.'
Title: Re: Short skirts = rape?
Post by: thundley4 on January 28, 2013, 02:10:20 PM
I saw the quote above through the POV of a Brit.  They have a lot of lawless muslims roaming around the joint, and in the wrong neighborhood, things could go terribly bad for a girl in a short skirt.  This is just real life. 

In a civilized country, it shouldn't even be an issue.  The current fashion, here anyways, is leggings, a real short skirt, and boots.  In the office.  Worn by HR manager. 

The same can be said about any large liberal stronghold if you go in the wrong areas.
Title: Re: Short skirts = rape?
Post by: Gina on January 28, 2013, 02:15:44 PM


I do think that if a woman is dressed sexy she will get noticed more easily by those with bad intentions though.





That's where I am at in thinking.
Title: Re: Short skirts = rape?
Post by: USA4ME on January 28, 2013, 02:21:14 PM
Here's how I see it:  If I go walking in a crime-ridden part of town at night alone with $100 bills hanging out of my pockets, would anybody really be surprised if I got mugged and robbed?  No.  Does that make what happened to me OK?  No.  But I sure didn't put myself in a situation that was in my own best interest if I didn't want to be mugged and robbed.

Apply principle accordingly.

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Title: Re: Short skirts = rape?
Post by: Jasonw560 on January 28, 2013, 02:27:24 PM
IMHO, some women who dress like that want attention. Not all, though. They don't think about what could go wrong.

Not that I'm complaining about attractive women dressing like that. :whistling:
Title: Re: Short skirts = rape?
Post by: Dacabeti on January 28, 2013, 02:59:22 PM
Rape is not a crime of sex; it is a crime of aggression, violence and control that happens to have a sexual component. I deal with rape victims quite often. A rapist is a violent criminal that will target the week unless he is looking for a specific victim type (Serial Rapist).

What a women wears has nothing to do with rape at all. I have known women that were not dressed "sexual" get raped just as often as a woman in a micomini with high heals, fishnets and a bikini top. A rapist will look for opportunity and weakness.

I suggest every woman takes a self defense class at least once every couple of years.
Title: Re: Short skirts = rape?
Post by: Dori on January 28, 2013, 03:01:28 PM
You're all making good "common sense" comments.  If this Tory is talking about a recent "problem", (with the muzzies) then for sure it needs to be discussed.  

I recently watched a video of Muslim men in Britain chasing and harrassing modestly dressed women because they didn't have their hair covered.



Title: Re: Short skirts = rape?
Post by: Dacabeti on January 28, 2013, 03:08:00 PM
You're all making good "common sense" comments.  If this Tory is talking about a recent "problem", (with the muzzies) then for sure it needs to be discussed.  

I recently watched a video of Muslim men in Britain chasing and harrassing modestly dressed women because they didn't have their hair covered.





It is my understanding (CL would know better) that in some sects of Islam if a woman is raped it was her fault for enticing a man.
Title: Re: Short skirts = rape?
Post by: Eupher on January 28, 2013, 03:11:28 PM
Here's how I see it:  If I go walking in a crime-ridden part of town at night alone with $100 bills hanging out of my pockets, would anybody really be surprised if I got mugged and robbed?  No.  Does that make what happened to me OK?  No.  But I sure didn't put myself in a situation that was in my own best interest if I didn't want to be mugged and robbed.

Apply principle accordingly.
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^^^This.

Crime perpetrated on a woman because she's drunk and dressed provocatively is still a crime. But the fact remains, the victim has a responsibility TO HERSELF to maintain situational awareness and to keep herself out of potentially dangerous encounters.

She can't do that if she's puking on her stilettos and doesn't know what day it is.

Joanna Lumley's on target here. (And she's a dish, too.  :drool: )
Title: Re: Short skirts = rape?
Post by: Gina on January 28, 2013, 03:11:44 PM
It is my understanding (CL would know better) that in some sects of Islam if a woman is raped it was her fault for enticing a man.

I have seen reports of them stoned/executed for being raped.
Title: Re: Short skirts = rape?
Post by: JohnnyReb on January 28, 2013, 03:16:16 PM
I have read that Muslims, less than 5% of the population in Sweden, commit 85% of the rapes in Sweden.
Title: Re: Short skirts = rape?
Post by: Gina on January 28, 2013, 03:19:43 PM
I have read that Muslims, less than 5% of the population in Sweden, commit 85% of the rapes in Sweden.

You are talking about the sheep right?  :sheep:  if not, then why are they even allowed there?  :rant:
Title: Re: Short skirts = rape?
Post by: Ptarmigan on January 28, 2013, 03:30:53 PM
Rape is motivated by power.
Title: Re: Short skirts = rape?
Post by: JohnnyReb on January 28, 2013, 03:32:43 PM
You are talking about the sheep right?  :sheep:  if not, then why are they even allowed there?  :rant:

Socialist multiculturalism.
Title: Re: Short skirts = rape?
Post by: Airwolf on January 28, 2013, 05:36:50 PM
So we can have an honest discussion here.  Do you think a woman is putting herself out there if she dresses with short skirts and heels? 

No. I think she looks good . Some might be doing it for their own reasons but It's no excuse to attack a woman because some guy gets a woody thinking she dresses cheap so she must want it bad. Some women have gone to far and I'm sure their workplace has said something about it if it s at work but those that are not working usually don't get more then the attraction  they don't want.
Title: Re: Short skirts = rape?
Post by: Airwolf on January 28, 2013, 05:38:54 PM
Here's how I see it:  If I go walking in a crime-ridden part of town at night alone with $100 bills hanging out of my pockets, would anybody really be surprised if I got mugged and robbed?  No.  Does that make what happened to me OK?  No.  But I sure didn't put myself in a situation that was in my own best interest if I didn't want to be mugged and robbed.

Apply principle accordingly.

.

Well we would have to question your sanity for doing that at least.
Title: Re: Short skirts = rape?
Post by: longview on January 28, 2013, 09:35:29 PM
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Here's how I see it:  If I go walking in a crime-ridden part of town at night alone with $100 bills hanging out of my pockets, would anybody really be surprised if I got mugged and robbed?  No.  Does that make what happened to me OK?  No.  But I sure didn't put myself in a situation that was in my own best interest if I didn't want to be mugged and robbed.

Apply principle accordingly.


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Rape is not a crime of sex; it is a crime of aggression, violence and control that happens to have a sexual component. I deal with rape victims quite often. A rapist is a violent criminal that will target the week unless he is looking for a specific victim type (Serial Rapist).

What a women wears has nothing to do with rape at all. I have known women that were not dressed "sexual" get raped just as often as a woman in a micomini with high heals, fishnets and a bikini top. A rapist will look for opportunity and weakness.

I suggest every woman takes a self defense class at least once every couple of years.

I agree with both.  I think that while there is no excuse for the crime, everybody has a responsibility to make wise choices about where they are and be watchful.  I also like to pack.
Title: Re: Short skirts = rape?
Post by: Mr Mannn on January 28, 2013, 09:47:34 PM
I have read that Muslims, less than 5% of the population in Sweden, commit 85% of the rapes in Sweden.
Yep, its a muslim issue, not a skirt issue.
Title: Re: Short skirts = rape?
Post by: Conservative Libertarian on January 28, 2013, 10:17:23 PM
My wife is a former citizen of Iran. In iran, if a woman or young girl is raped, the law consideres it her fault for enticing the rapist. Keep in mind that in that society, the women are required to be covered with only their face and hands exposed. Rapes occur all of the time so, being scntily dressed is not the issue. If the woman or girl is out in public without their fathers, brothers, or ina group of women, they are a target. The better outcome would be for them to be arrested by the morality police for being out alone. But then, the police can rape her and get away with it too.
Title: Re: Short skirts = rape?
Post by: Ptarmigan on January 28, 2013, 10:28:06 PM
My wife is a former citizen of Iran. In iran, if a woman or young girl is raped, the law consideres it her fault for enticing the rapist. Keep in mind that in that society, the women are required to be covered with only their face and hands exposed. Rapes occur all of the time so, being scntily dressed is not the issue. If the woman or girl is out in public without their fathers, brothers, or ina group of women, they are a target. The better outcome would be for them to be arrested by the morality police for being out alone. But then, the police can rape her and get away with it too.

Exactly.
Title: Re: Short skirts = rape?
Post by: SSG Snuggle Bunny on January 28, 2013, 10:40:45 PM
I bet he never had sex with a hot chick for free.
Title: Re: Short skirts = rape?
Post by: Johnny Yuma on January 28, 2013, 10:50:09 PM
It is my understanding (CL would know better) that in some sects of Islam if a woman is raped it was her fault for enticing a man.

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Atefeh Rajabi Sahaaleh was a 16-year-old Iranian girl from the town of Neka, Iran who was executed a week after being sentenced to death by Haji Rezai, head of Neka's court on charges of adultery and "crimes against chastity."
http://www.asafeworldforwomen.org/womens-rights/report-iran-execution-of-women-and-children/iran-execution-of-women-and-children/execution-of-children/the-hanging-of-atefeh-rajabi.html
Title: Re: Short skirts = rape?
Post by: NHSparky on January 28, 2013, 11:10:15 PM
I would think that any attractive woman out and about would be a target for the sick bastards that rape women.

I do think that if a woman is dressed sexy she will get noticed more easily by those with bad intentions though.





Dress has little or nothing to do with it.  Even I was stunned when I nadin'ed the stats.

Nearly half are under 21.  Nearly 2/3 of rape victims know their attacker.  Again, almost 2/3 of rapes occur in the victim's home (36 percent) or in the home of a friend/acquaintance (24 percent).

https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/210346.pdf
Title: Re: Short skirts = rape?
Post by: vesta111 on January 29, 2013, 08:09:51 AM
Dress has little or nothing to do with it.  Even I was stunned when I nadin'ed the stats.

Nearly half are under 21.  Nearly 2/3 of rape victims know their attacker.  Again, almost 2/3 of rapes occur in the victim's home (36 percent) or in the home of a friend/acquaintance (24 percent).

https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/210346.pdf

This may sound odd but it came to mind that  the Muslim faith is much like breeding cattle .

You buy a few cows and a bull for a big price.   Each calf that comes from the bull is worth good money.  Some how the neighbors Bull sneaks in and inpregnants a couple of cows.  The time of gestation and the up keep of the pregnant cows that takes months  to produce a worthless calf is not worth it.  To destroy the pregnant cow is cheaper then to buy a new one ready to breed with your bull.

The owner of the wandering Bull now faces a law suit, he cannot afford to kill the Bull so he has to pay you the cost of a new cow.     The Bull stays alive to keep the owner in money and both sides feel they got a good deal.

Woman are but cattle to some, not all Muslims.  The males are the Bulls and wives and daughers cows. 

Interesting how this has led to female circumsision and the woman having to wear Bukas.  No wandeing Bull will get my females.

Back to topic, I can understand why both men and woman are atacked when they are out at night alone and vunerable to  the nastys.  Now if they are impared by drugs , booze, or have any handicap such as being dressed to attract attention or clothing that does not allow them to  RUN,  there can be big trouble.

Reason why Nuns in full Nun Suits walk in 2-4's even a Nun can be raped if waking alone.   Actually the full cover up of Nuns may set off the perverts, so it goes both ways, too little clothing or too much cover up can appeal to some nastys.

   

Title: Re: Short skirts = rape?
Post by: catsmtrods on January 29, 2013, 01:14:55 PM
Rape is motivated by power.

Agree with that, so if the rapist can see the 1911 strapped to her under her skirt not so much!!
Title: Re: Short skirts = rape?
Post by: IassaFTots on January 29, 2013, 01:47:44 PM
^^^This.

Crime perpetrated on a woman because she's drunk and dressed provocatively is still a crime. But the fact remains, the victim has a responsibility TO HERSELF to maintain situational awareness and to keep herself out of potentially dangerous encounters.

She can't do that if she's puking on her stilettos and doesn't know what day it is.

Joanna Lumley's on target here. (And she's a dish, too.  :drool: )

I love that Joanna is basically saying "don't be the character I played on TV for years IRL."   

Situational Awareness is a necessity.

 
Title: Re: Short skirts = rape?
Post by: Eupher on January 29, 2013, 01:52:50 PM
I love that Joanna is basically saying "don't be the character I played on TV for years IRL."   

Situational Awareness is a necessity.

 

Patsy - hasn't eaten anything since 1974 (except for a crisp) and since then has only drunk champagne and smoked cigarettes.  :rotf:
Title: Re: Short skirts = rape?
Post by: Wineslob on January 29, 2013, 01:55:04 PM
This past October I saw a gal wearing a very short skirt, and no panties walking along the side of the road. I almost raped a telephone pole with my truck. I feel so dirty.