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In reply to the discussion: Ex-girlfriend of Graham Platner says he removed condoms without consent during sex [View all]TommyT139
(2,570 posts)29. Honestly, I thought (like others) it was more universally outlawed.
I had assumed a more even split, instead of just three states with legal clarity.
But this has happened to at least one friend of mine, and apart from whatever consequences happen in the moment, for them it left a lingering inability to not be on guard during intimate moments.
Yeah, we get it - Platner's gotta go. In the meantime, this is another conversation that is bubbling up, and that needs to.
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Ex-girlfriend of Graham Platner says he removed condoms without consent during sex [View all]
demmiblue
Yesterday
OP
Only if it is a clear violation of a consensual agreement--and then almost always ONLY if repercussions
hlthe2b
Yesterday
#6
It is illegal in my state because it negates a woman's consent and it is treated as sexual assualt.
50 Shades Of Blue
Yesterday
#9
It is hard to prove. I have a close relative who lives in such a state-- and has tried to prosecute...
hlthe2b
Yesterday
#13
And given courts, juries, judges believe the defendent's claim of accident--sans a lot of other
hlthe2b
Yesterday
#16
EdmondDantes. You tell me we exactly where I have ever given him benefit-of-the-doubt?
hlthe2b
Yesterday
#31
The intent (as you WELL know is to put emphasis on the rape allegations already made)
hlthe2b
21 hrs ago
#54
I fear the party powers-that-be are going to make everything even worse (if that is possible)..
hlthe2b
Yesterday
#40
Oh who cares about this? Are people really interested in these kinds of details?
Nanjeanne
Yesterday
#10
Even those few states that have developed (mostly civil statutes) fail to consider it rape
hlthe2b
Yesterday
#36
In only a few states, no matter how you or I may feel about it. Please stop calling out DUers
hlthe2b
Yesterday
#37
I am downplaying nothing. Only that the emphasis on the rapes is enough to remove him
hlthe2b
21 hrs ago
#55
You are being ridiculous and your accusations show you don't bother to read or
hlthe2b
14 hrs ago
#57
I think it should be But those states with or considering stealthing statutes largely have not...
hlthe2b
Yesterday
#35
Maybe, just maybe others are either less informed or actually MORE INFORMED on the issue
hlthe2b
Yesterday
#44
Especially with the downfall of Roe, and the attack on women's reproductive healthcare.n/t
demmiblue
Yesterday
#32
I think many do. But there is a lot of misinformation and conflation on this issue and
hlthe2b
Yesterday
#39
You and I believe so-- along with most women. The law has NOT caught up and we need to
hlthe2b
4 hrs ago
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