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cat1427 · Rookie Joined: 09 Oct 2009 Posts: 6

Rape IS Rape Rally
Saturday, October 10, 7pm - Nationwide

WHAT: Rape IS Rape Rally

WHEN: Saturday, October 10, 7:00pm (Gather at 6:40pm)

WHERE: Showcase Cinemas - Robinson Town Center, 301 Park Manor Drive, Pittsburgh Pa. Rally starts at 7pm and ends at 8pm.

WHY: The outcry of support for a sexual assault perpetrator is a strong message sent to victims across the country that they will be forever silenced and blamed for these atrocious acts.

Together we will speak in one voice for all survivors.
Together we will hold perpetrators accountable.
Together we will call for an end to the injustices.
Together we will shatter the silence of sexual violence!

www.RapeIsRape.com

Cylinsier · Master Joined: 29 Sep 2008 Posts: 13229 Location: Oh shi-

This for Polanski? I won't attend. The victim has asked that this all be dropped because she is tired of dealing with it. Out of respect for her, I refuse to contribute to bringing any more media attention to it.
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cat1427 · Rookie Joined: 09 Oct 2009 Posts: 6

You are certainly intitled to your opinion Monique, and I respect that. The rally is not just about Roman Polanski, it's just in light of the Polanski case. There is a bigger picture here. Every time someone sides with the perpetrator and makes them out to be the victim, it takes away the voice of the true victim. They are made to feel as though they are somehow to blame for what happened to them. As I am writing this to you Monique....a child has just been molested, a woman has just been raped....both are lying out there somewhere in pain, emotional and physical.....and also someone is out there that sides with the rapist....the voices of that child and woman have just been silenced. There is a bigger picture, and having been affected by rape personally, I would never seek to further hurt the victim of Roman Polanski. But, my voice as well as all other victims deserve to be heard, we want to stand up and shatter the silence of sexual violence.

Cylinsier · Master Joined: 29 Sep 2008 Posts: 13229 Location: Oh shi-

Why are you calling me Monique? I appreciate what you are doing and where you are coming from and I hope the rally goes well. I personally feel that this specific rally would not be a good investment of time for me personally as I feel that, even though it may not refer to Polanski's case directly, it is still happening as a result of that and may bring additional media attention to it, which is something I don't agree with. As for supporting rape victims, I will continue to take advantage of opportunities to donate to groups and foundations that seek to aide rap victims and educate the public about these vile crimes as well as making sure that I am voting for politicians that will do good things for the community, not the least of which is ensure justice is pursued and achieved for all citizens, especially rape and molestation victims who are too often allowed to slip through the cracks. Best of luck to you with the rally.
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cat1427 · Rookie Joined: 09 Oct 2009 Posts: 6

Lol, sorry for calling you Monique.....the email alert I got was from Monique at the Observer....Blonde moment...lol. Thanks for your well wishes and all that you do in support of victims!

Cylinsier · Master Joined: 29 Sep 2008 Posts: 13229 Location: Oh shi-

Rape is one of the hardest crimes to prosecute, largely because of the social stigma associated with it. I am glad that groups are out there trying to speak out for victims.
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SSSS · Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 12:06 pm Post subject:

Yes and I support this rally whole heartedly. But did you have to put it on every section here?
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ellipses · Mod Joined: 29 Sep 2008 Posts: 9218 Location: WashPa!

Ah! Stop with the raping already!

I know, it's not funny... but sometimes
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