http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rape_culture
An example of this would be people thinking Saville raping kids and having it hushed up was a normal part of the culture back then and that we shouldn't look into it because it might damage a charity.
I have read a few of your posts on this matter and whilst I agree in a perfect world we should not blame the victim of
any crime, I think those ideals do not stand up in the 'real' world. The fact remains the world has some vile people in it, and recognising that fact and taking precautions against it does not make someone an apologist.
I wonder, are you true to your blame principles, though?
Some questions for you to answer:
Do you lock your doors at night?
Do you lock your car when you are not using it?
Do you put valuables out of sight in said car when you park in an unfamiliar or rough looking area?
If you have young children do you let them walk home alone at night from a friends house?
When you have been to a social occasion, do you wander home through dark alleys because it is the fastest route, or take a well lit route or call a taxi/take a bus?
When you go on holiday, do you leave your house unlocked with your car keys in plain view from the windows? If not, why not?
When you are carrying a lot of money in your wallet/purse do you handle it discreetly, and make a point of not showing the money obviously?
When you are buying something on credit/debit card or using a cash machine do you try and mask your PIN number so that others can't see it?
Do you have an anti virus on your computer and/or other malware detection programs?
Do you have a security alarm on your house?
When you start looking at life as a whole, by your logic, the majority of us are apologists for crime. Most of us lock our homes at night. Why? In case we get burgled and to keep out any other unwanted visitors. Most of us lock our cars when not using them. Why? In case they get robbed or stolen. Most of us have anti-virus and malware programs on our PC. Why? In case we get our personal details stolen and misused. Most people with kids would never allow them to wander the streets at night or walk home alone in the dark. Why? In case they get mugged, beat up or abducted.
Acknowledging there are risks and taking precautions against them is a sensible thing to do. In the case of rape or other sexual crimes this basic truth does not become less true. A crime is a crime, and they are all wrong but as a responsible person, leaving yourself vulnerable to become a victim of crime is something I bet you don't do in most every day circumstances? Do you?
Why then can you not apply the same logic that the majority of people apply to their lives in regard to rape?
Why is rape any different from any other crime against a person? Why are precautions against such crimes seen as apologist behaviour in the case of rape?
Also, I noticed you made the point of stating you were not raped or abused as a child. What about as an adult?
Personally, I respect that you have a right to your opinions, but calling people filthy apologists because they feel people should take precautions with their personal safety and possessions is a little short sighted and, dare I say it, discourteous. Effectively you are saying they are wrong and you are right - which in an open discussion is tantamount to bigotry.
As for Savile, I always got a bad feeling about him. I found him to be quite creepy.
If the accusations are true, I cannot say I am surprised. I would like to see a full investigation because I do not feel he would have been the sole instigator of such crimes. Other people may have been involved with his abuse and need to be brought to book. All involved parties need to be brought to justice, irrelevant of his good work and his charity.
Cheers
Buff
