As Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) launches his rebellion against House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), multiple reports indicate that House Republicans are looking to get rid of the Florida congressman altogether. According to a report from CNN, an unnamed House Republican said that the caucus wants Gaetz gone — and that they may use the findings
There literally is, though. Most states have "misdemeanor sexual assault", "felony sexual assault", "statutory rspe", and "rape" as different crimes with different penalties. Other sex crimes have other names with other levels of severity.
"Statutory rape" is literally a legal term.
I don't know where you got the idea that all rape is equally bad, but it's wrong and nonsensical.
For example, in California:
Statutory rape is a California “wobbler” offense. Depending on the circumstances it may be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony.
You violate Penal Code 261 PC, California’s rape law when you have sexual intercourse with another person without their consent accomplished by means of threats, force or fraud. This is in contrast to the crime of statutory rape under Penal Code 261.5 PC, where the question of whether the alleged victim consented is irrelevant.
Rape is always a felony, punishable by up to eight (8) years in the state prison.37 It is also a “strike” under California’s three-strikes law. In most cases, it also requires lifetime registration as a sex offender as a tier-three offender.
Because laws historically have always been just, and never improved or corrected… Especially laws regarding sexual assault.
I understand that it is different, but really what I'm trying to say is that it I really think it shouldn't be.
The "severity" should only be described by the victim.
The only thing that should matter, is the intention of the offender. I understand that mistakes happen in the heat of the moment, especially when you're around that age of ~18.
But we're talking about Sex traffic'ed minor abuse.
So if you're staring into the distance, and someone happens to think you're staring at them, and they feel violated, and they claim you sexually assaulted them, which under your definition is the same as rape…that's okay? You're alright going to prison for 4 years and registering as a sex offender?
Objective definitions matter. A LOT. They're the bedrock of our entire legal system.
There literally is, though. Most states have "misdemeanor sexual assault", "felony sexual assault", "statutory rspe", and "rape" as different crimes with different penalties. Other sex crimes have other names with other levels of severity.
"Statutory rape" is literally a legal term.
I don't know where you got the idea that all rape is equally bad, but it's wrong and nonsensical.
For example, in California:
https://www.shouselaw.com/ca/defense/penal-code/261-5/#5.2
Because laws historically have always been just, and never improved or corrected… Especially laws regarding sexual assault.
I understand that it is different, but really what I'm trying to say is that it I really think it shouldn't be.
The "severity" should only be described by the victim.
The only thing that should matter, is the intention of the offender. I understand that mistakes happen in the heat of the moment, especially when you're around that age of ~18.
But we're talking about Sex traffic'ed minor abuse.
So yeah, it's still rape.
Oof
So if you're staring into the distance, and someone happens to think you're staring at them, and they feel violated, and they claim you sexually assaulted them, which under your definition is the same as rape…that's okay? You're alright going to prison for 4 years and registering as a sex offender?
Objective definitions matter. A LOT. They're the bedrock of our entire legal system.
You say "oof" and you reply with that? Holy Yikes. I'd delete that if I were you.