Friday, December 9, 2011

Let's (not) Talk about Rape

A campaign meant to warn young adults about the dangers of rape and alcohol got the message all wrong, critics say.

PITTSBURGH (AP) - An ad meant to warn young adults about the links between heavy drinking and rape has been pulled by Pennsylvania's Liquor Control Board.

Critics said it was another example of suggesting victims are to blame for rape.

The ad featured an image of a woman's legs on a bathroom floor with her underwear pulled down to her ankles, and the words: "She didn't want to do it, but she couldn't say no." More

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