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Fox News Pundit: Women In Military Should 'Expect' To Be Raped (Original Post) Redstate Bluegirl Feb 2012 OP
As a female veteran, this INFURIATES me!!! Siwsan Feb 2012 #1
I am a vet and I was raped LiberalLoner Feb 2012 #2
The harrasment was one of the reasons I left the Navy Siwsan Feb 2012 #3
Aren't they putting women on submarines now? Redstate Bluegirl Feb 2012 #6
We can expect cavemen like behavior until we weed this cavemen midnight Feb 2012 #4
And what should Fox News pundits expect? FiveGoodMen Feb 2012 #5
Someone please tell me what is wrong with this woman. teknomanzer Feb 2012 #7
The Hatred is Strong with This One Redstate Bluegirl Feb 2012 #8
WOW. Even the other Fox talking head seemed taken aback by her statements. Cali_Democrat Feb 2012 #9
Words fail me. I hope she doesn't have a daughter. ScottLand Feb 2012 #10

Siwsan

(26,257 posts)
1. As a female veteran, this INFURIATES me!!!
Mon Feb 13, 2012, 06:27 PM
Feb 2012

I endured pretty much constant sexual harassment. When I reported it, and it was dismissed as me being over sensitive. Trust me, I know the difference between flirting and completely inappropriate pressure and suggestions. I knew women who were raped, and they were helpless to do much of anything about it. We enlisted to serve the nation, not to service the men!!!

Honestly, I'm so angry I am having trouble expressing myself, but DAMN!!!!!

LiberalLoner

(9,761 posts)
2. I am a vet and I was raped
Mon Feb 13, 2012, 06:39 PM
Feb 2012

And yeah the harassment was just part of life.

I never reported it or told while I was in because I knew it would end my career if I told.

This makes me angry enough that I fear for my mental health at the moment.

Siwsan

(26,257 posts)
3. The harrasment was one of the reasons I left the Navy
Mon Feb 13, 2012, 06:48 PM
Feb 2012

As bad as it could be on land, I didn't want to even THINK about facing it on a ship.

I'm so sorry for what happened to you. Know that there are many of us out here who understand your pain.

midnight

(26,624 posts)
4. We can expect cavemen like behavior until we weed this cavemen
Mon Feb 13, 2012, 07:24 PM
Feb 2012

like behavior out... This brainwashing is no longer acceptable...

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