I in no way want to dimish the crime of rape, but please:
A new rape law in Illinois attempts to clarify the issue of consent by emphasizing that people can change their mind while having sex.Under the law, if someone says “no” at any time the other person must stop or it becomes rape. The National Crime Victim Law Institute said it believed the law is the first of its kind in the country.
Lyn Schollett, general counsel for the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault, said the law was important to make it clear to victims, offenders, prosecutors and juries that people have the right to halt sexual activity at any time.
Not that someone shouldn’t have the right to stop in the middle of the act, but I have to question the definition of this as “rape” per se.
Really, it strikes me that the best way to avoid these sorts of situations is to avoid casual sex.
But, to be fair, wearing a tie during sex would be rather rather uncomfortable.
Comment by James Joyner — Wednesday, July 30, 2024 @ 11:49 am
I suppose that depends on one’s *ahem* predilections.
Comment by Steven — Wednesday, July 30, 2024 @ 12:00 pm
I dunno, James, you might be amazed at what can be done in full formal attire. A mere tie is no problem at all.
Comment by Kathy K — Wednesday, July 30, 2024 @ 3:30 pm
Back to being serious. This is a damned stupid law, and staying away from casual sex won’t make a damned bit of difference.
It’s also illegal for a husband to rape a wife, or a wife to rape a husband.
One more thrust after ‘honey, enough, I’m getting sore’ is now a sex offense in Illinois.
Comment by Kathy K — Wednesday, July 30, 2024 @ 3:36 pm
Comment by Anonymous — Tuesday, August 10, 2024 @ 1:39 pm