Differing degrees of rape?

[lifesagift]

Yes. I care to comment. Honestly, I don't give a shit what the circumstances are. If there is no consent given, it's fucking rape and should be punished as such. End of.

This is starting to remind me of the sharking thread, where the victim isn't taken into account at all, rather how much the perpetrator can get away with, with as little punishment as possible.

Have you ever been sexually assaulted, OP? I think probably not, or you wouldn't talk about it so flippantly. "Personal space" doesn't even scratch the surface of the violation that occurs during sexual assault.

Again with respect, I am on a discussion forum, attempting to have a debate, and pushing boundaries. Societies needs to test certain limits, and case law plays a big part in forming our society.
I am not attacking you personally. And swearing doesn't really add weight to any argument.

And yes, I'm male, and luckily enough, have never been attacked sexually or otherwise.

And I want to hear how it feels for women, hence why I asked, So please don't get bullish towards me, there's no need in this context.

Please read the whole thread if you think I''ve said something wrong.

For me, the personal space does have context, because if your boyfriend tried to kiss you with garlic breath and you didn't want him to, is that not different from a man on the train suddenly trying to kiss you?