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minus-squareFlying SquidMlinkEnglish3•14 hours agoTechnically maybe. I’m of the belief, however, that rape should be called rape and not couched in other terms that make it sound less severe.
minus-squareFlying SquidMlinkEnglish3•9 hours agoYes, I would say most people would consider penetrative rape, which is what happened, more severe than something like grabbing her genitals and then letting her go, which is far less than what happened but would be considered molestation.
Same thing?
Technically maybe. I’m of the belief, however, that rape should be called rape and not couched in other terms that make it sound less severe.
Is it less severe?
Yes, I would say most people would consider penetrative rape, which is what happened, more severe than something like grabbing her genitals and then letting her go, which is far less than what happened but would be considered molestation.
Fair enough