He’s pointing out an important phenomenon, but I guess maybe because he’s a teacher (and thus is supposed to leave politics off the table), he avoided the influence of rightwing/Nazi ideology as a major influence.
I suppose shaming such boys could be effective. They certainly sound like they’re acting “shameless.” I think that stressing and teaching them empathy (and maybe even how attractive displaying it and acting on it actually is) would help too.
That would be Gen. Jennie Carignan, chief of defence staff.
“After 39 years of career as a combat arms officer and risking my life in many operations around the world I can’t believe that in 2024 we still have to justify the contribution of women … in the service of their country,” she said to a standing ovation.
Some offered apologies, some admissions of guilt, some denials, and some shared their plans to learn more about consent:
All were found guilty and sentenced to years in prison.
Only one was also convicted of taking what he learned about the process to do the same to his wife as well.
I find it hard to believe that none of the other 49 men took advantage of knowing the crime protocol with anyone else.
And I’m still wondering about what he may or may not have done to his own children as well.
I wouldn’t be surprised if many of these men are going to be facing trials for other crimes, sexual or otherwise, too.
Many years ago I saw an episode of Law and Order where a husband was drugging his wife with insulin, because he liked having sex with an unconscious woman. I thought “that seems a little far-fetched even for a TV show.” But I guess I was wrong.
Ah, here it is:
That was of course Bill Cosby’s preferred arrangement too.
