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.
Source: Rape law permits changing mind during sex act
Posted by Steven Taylor at July 30, 2024 10:49 AM | TrackBackBut, to be fair, wearing a tie during sex would be rather rather uncomfortable.
Posted by: James Joyner at July 30, 2024 11:49 AMI suppose that depends on one's *ahem* predilections.
Posted by: Steven at July 30, 2024 12:00 PMI dunno, James, you might be amazed at what can be done in full formal attire. A mere tie is no problem at all. ;)
Posted by: Kathy K at July 30, 2024 03:30 PMBack 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.