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<p>The article states that she said she was “sexually assaulted,” not “raped.” (Something that apparently escaped mikeny5 also.) If you had done any reading about the subject of “sexual assault” you would know that the definition is very broad, but often includes “unwanted touching.” As a woman, I can assure you that every woman who has been the object of “unwanted touching” does not define herself as having been sexually assaulted. Nevertheless, I am not saying that she wasn’t sexually assaulted, I am simply pointing out that she did NOT say that she was raped.</p>
<p>Nor am I saying that it is acceptable for guys to put their hands on women who do not wish them to do so (or vice versa). Most grownups would, I think, agree that a touch such as taking someone’s hand or putting an arm around the shoulders can be easily disengaged and isn’t a problem if not repeated after having been discouraged, while more sexually aggressive actions such as the aforementioned ass-grabbing or putting a hand on someone’s breast are absolutely over the line. In some circumstances, women would call those things sexual assault.</p>
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<p>Exactly. Let’s hope you act on it, boys.</p>
<p>Oh, and if any of you think that getting drunk and trying to “cop a feel” as the saying goes is behavior restricted to members of fraternities, you have led a very, very sheltered life. Girls and women have been fending off unwanted advances from males in all kinds of places since time immemorial. (Of course, I know that this is going to be turned into a supposed apology for the behavior, some kind of “boys will be boys” statement. Let me make it clear right now: it isn’t.) </p>