The fact that the victim was not charged for defending herself would suggest otherwise.

“While shocking, this case clearly delineates in the most gruesome terms what we already know: That women’s lives are not valued. “

“The Congress” is inclusive of both the House and the Senate. Your restatement of my post is nice, but not necessary.

I wonder what to think since both internet commenters have provided the same amount of backing information to substantiate their claims...

What mysterious country do you hail from where there are no controversial laws or behaviors ( behaviours ) ? 

“The judicial system” is a big lift, but for this small portion of it:

“ by unnecessary force of another”

If you start messing with the “start, end, and fill in the middle” method of arguing via stereotype this site is going to get very lean very quickly.

That last sentence seems like it doesn’t belong with any of the preceding sentences ...

No. That’s not the only logical next step.

One can hope.  It doesn’t change the fact that he can say basically whatever he wants and not suffer any negative impact.

Right - unsubstantiated an perhaps intentionally unmeasurable number ( “plenty” ) of completely unrelated crimes with completely differing circumstances notwithstanding - how many rape cases where the victim refuses to cooperate despite very publicly making her claim are won?

My post was factual and true.

“Taylor Irby went to his apartment in Florida, grabbed his assault rifle and handgun, and took them to the police station.”

The Senate has nothing to do with bringing up and voting on an impeachment proceeding. So, yes, there is something House Dems can/could do.

She doesn’t want to press charges.

Good luck with that prosecution and conviction....

Durbin is locked in for as long as he wants to be a senator.  He can speak his mind with impunity and no harm will follow.

That *would be* a problem is Carroll wanted to pursue legal action. She does not:

“ As long as you don’t lock your doors, you really can’t complain about the neighborhood thieves stealing from you.”