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

[resonant.livejournal.com]

I am a licensed professional engineer. Suppose I accidentally make a mistake when I design my first bridge. I then have a long and successful career. I retire. The mistake I made suddenly manifests. The bridge then collapses, causing injury and death. Even though decades have passed, and even though I may no longer remember the details, I would be in court. Tort law and contract law do have time limits in some jurisdictions, but liability periods are still measured in decades.

If I am liable for decades for something that I do accidentally, I don't see why there is a short liability period for things people do ON PURPOSE.

[cmcmck.livejournal.com]

Saw the comment below but I have to say I agree with you anyway.

It took me years to deal with the fallout of what was done to me- I finally got my head round it just two years back.

In the meantime, my abuser went his merry way to the grave without a hint of guilt..........

I've no idea how many others he did it to- as a schoolteacher, he would have had that sort of power.