Child Rape

[poliphilo]

We are a society in which the rape of children is common. And in which child rapists in positions of prominence and authority- in schools, churches, social services departments, the judicial system, the entertainment industry, politics up to the level of national government- have been winked at and protected.

We're finally beginning to wake up to the extent of our shame.

This morning they arrested Bill Roache on suspicion of raping a 15 year old.

Bill Roache!

Comments

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

The media sometimes choose to keep names secret- as they did for a long time with Rolf Harris. I suppose this has a lot to do with the persuasiveness of the lawyers employed by the suspect.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

Terribly British? I don't think so. Up until Savile there was little interest in pursuing this kind of case. Now there's been a volte-face.