What would be the overall reaction if an older woman did this to young men?

[BigmanPigman]

If the situation was identical except the genders reversed, what would we be hearing on the news now? Do you think the defenders of Roy Amoral would be saying the same things?

[mshasta]

1. arrested

24 year old teachers are arrested for going out with 17year olds

[elleng]

2. Was gonna say the same thing.

[Irish_Dem]

3. Burned at the stake as witches. nt

[TDale313]

4. Yes. Absolutely. As they should be.

Certainly wouldn’t still get elected.

[JDC]

5. Or gay. Anthony Rapp was 14 when Spacey assaulted him

I believe he will face charges. For this and other assaults. Rightfully so.

[Snackshack]

6. The law would.

Arrest them...but the overall reaction would differ.

There is still a long way to go.

[Not Ruth]

7. Generally speaking, more mixed than with a young girl, there definitely are conflicts re victimhood

https://www.democraticunderground.com/10027079493#post127

[ProudLib72]

8. The boy would be applauded

Never too young to "be a man!" Didn't we have this kind of discussion not so long ago about Macron?

[BigmanPigman]

9. That's what I figured but since I am not a guy I can only

assume that he would be congratulated in a twisted way.

[ProudLib72]

10. Yes, unfortunately

Here is a story that barely made waves: http://nypost.com/2017/09/22/middle-school-teacher-arrested-for-having-sex-with-student-again/

A high school senior boy should be having sex is the unstated rule. And a 14-15 year old boy should be getting introduced to sex. That's why she keeps getting these jobs.

As long as this is the mentality, then the roles can't be reversed with the same effect.

[Not Ruth]

11. This is becoming a tidal wave, hashtag #MeToo is trending

http://nypost.com/2017/11/10/burlesque-producer-ex-performer-falsely-accused-me-of-rape/

[Orrex]

12. Matt Lauer would give her a prime time interview

On a set arranged to look like a cozy living room, with soft, flattering lighting and sympathetic questions, only gently scolding her for her actions.

Not at all the way NBC handles male predators, with a SWAT team jumping from the bushes, throwing the suspect the ground under harsh spotlights and a knee between the shoulderblades.


It is of course a crime in either case, and the criminals should be treated equally.