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> My belief is in India, often times, the "face" (as the Chinese use the term, to save face) of a rapist may often be considered more worthy of protection than
by saraid216 12y ago
> My belief is in India, often times, the "face" (as the Chinese use the term, to save face) of a rapist may often be considered more worthy of protection than the woman.
This is in no way restricted to India. Google any rape story involving a promising high school or college athlete in America. Watch how the community steps into formation to defend the kids' futures.
- throwaway90446 12y agoNot without cause. The recent UVA scandal, the semi-recent duke lacrosse scandal, and the unconscionable number of rape convicts being exonerated and released on account of dna evidence being tested with modern methods all point to the need for defense of the accused. It's almost as if accused rapists, like other accused criminals, should be innocent until proven guilty.
- saraid216 12y agoSufficient legal aid for the accused has nothing to do with saving face. Perhaps someone who runs under a throwaway isn't familiar with that distinction?