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Rape Footballers Named
BillieTheBot
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Leaving aside the issue of who the footballers are, what do people think of the whole issue of actually naming the men involved?
Personally I like the gossip, but that doesnt mean it should be allowed. In issues of sexual assault, especially rape, I dont think that the defendants should be named until such a time as they might be convicted.
Even if these footballers are acquitted of the rape, the stigma will still remain attached- many people feel that theres no smoke without fire- and that, in my opinion is wrong.
Though I do understand the public safety issues involved, but iof the defendant is perceived to be a serious threat to women it is highly unlikely that they would be on bail, as most serious crimes are dealt with with the defendant on remand.
A poll is in order I feel.
Leaving aside the issue of who the footballers are, what do people think of the whole issue of actually naming the men involved?
Personally I like the gossip, but that doesnt mean it should be allowed. In issues of sexual assault, especially rape, I dont think that the defendants should be named until such a time as they might be convicted.
Even if these footballers are acquitted of the rape, the stigma will still remain attached- many people feel that theres no smoke without fire- and that, in my opinion is wrong.
Though I do understand the public safety issues involved, but iof the defendant is perceived to be a serious threat to women it is highly unlikely that they would be on bail, as most serious crimes are dealt with with the defendant on remand.
A poll is in order I feel.
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Rape Footballers Named 11 votes
Yes.
18%
2 votes
No.
81%
9 votes
Don't know.
0%
0 votes
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