To what extent is a rape victim responsible for the crime?

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The youtube user Thunderf00t recently uploaded a vid, which had some points in it with which I happen to disagree and for which I would like to read your opinion. I`ll copy the same comment I left under the vid into this post.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1T0GcHM0s4o

TheGermansarecoming vor 3 Minuten

I disagree at one point. There is a good reason why a rape victim is told that it is not her or his fault, mainly because in domestic cases of rape a woman or man may not report this to the authorities based on wrong feelings of guilt. Rape can cause feelings of guilt for the victim and in a criminal investigation into a serious crime such as this the prosecution should not waste time with "justifications" for the crime.

Other than that, I agree with the f00t.

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I believe the only question for the victim is this: did you consent?

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She consented. No means yes, right?

[Psykhronic]

I refuse to blame someone for being raped.

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I refuse to blame someone for being raped.

Word. For fucks sake, its not like its impossible to have adult discussion about sexuality and actually make sure someone actually is consenting.

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I refuse to blame someone for being raped.

Absolutly, spot on.

The question that circles arround my mind though is: To what extent does a person have responsibility in being active in crime prevention to prevent a crime against him or herself?

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I refuse to blame someone for being raped.

Absolutly, spot on.

The question that circles arround my mind though is: To what extent does a person have responsibility in being active in crime prevention to prevent a crime against him or herself?

Actively fighting crime can get you killed. Batman's longevity is a fabrication. The full weight of responsibility falls on the perpetrator of crime. Period.

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I refuse to blame someone for being raped.

Absolutly, spot on.

The question that circles arround my mind though is: To what extent does a person have responsibility in being active in crime prevention to prevent a crime against him or herself?

It's prudent to take precautions. However, imprudence on the part of the victim is no excuse for the attacker.

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How effective is that type of prevention? Can we actually prepare potential victims? I think answers to those questions are necessary, sir Germans. My answer to your question though is, I do not think a person can prevent a crime against themselves to a large degree, so I do not think it's their responsibility.

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Actively fighting crime can get you killed. Batman's longevity is a fabrication. The full weight of responsibility falls on the perpetrator of crime. Period.

I am not talking about active crime fighting as a vigilanty.

I am talking about being aware of what situations may get you into a crime and how you can prevent it.

And I am certainly not talking about taking the guilt from a criminal and leaving it on the victim.