I think I know what you're trying to say, haha.

wut. I don't, even, know what you're trying to say.

I for one, will never ever be embarrassed about me saying women should empower themselves against rape through self-defense/trazers/guns/etc. Fact, I will forever believe that.

I'm not sure which comment you're replying to! Is it the bully one? Please explain and maybe I can articulate my idea better!

Not a problem!

She mentions it in the article, and some of the comments here from other victims or assault/rape.

It could be, with self-defense classes, which are offered on numerous campuses, but yes, I agree with that sentiment. It's not easy, or a one size fits all, but I do believe it has the best chance at combating rape.

So, in your opinion, when I call these men who do this, scumbags/rapists, I'm not blaming them?

Please link me to a section where I blame the victim of rape.

and those "men" who said that, are wrong ;)

Hey look, a straw man!

Hence the training and self-defense classes that I implied/mentioned. Btw, civil conversation helps your argument.

So, what's your solution?

but what has a better chance at stopping a rapist/scumbag? Laughing it off or taking self defense classes? I do understand the situation though, as much as a 21 year old male, can.

Holy shit, that's terrifying! I really don't understand how your brain thought kissing him would defuse the situation. That's fascinating (in a terrible way)

Right, me saying women should empower themselves with self defense = rapist apologist.

Has a better chance at stopping than anything else i've read in here.

The same reason Brian Singer does. Hollywood/Fashion Model industry is RAMPANT with sexual abuse.

How do you make the jump from fighting back/telling the police to blaming the victim?

Oh yeah, I get it too. I completely understand how she felt pressured to not say anything, or to react to the situation, because of who was doing it. I can't ever act like I know what it feels like to be raped or assaulted, but I still do think that if women empowered themselves with self-defense, the scumbags would…