In concern to CICA: I think that although we must pursue the cause of the problem it would be inhumane not to deal with the effects foremost. The physical and mental side effects of a traumatic event can be vast and expensive. It’s not like the government couldn’t cut back in other areas of the budget to find funds for this.

Also Athena, I think suing would be ineffective as often victims of violence or sexual assault are too scared or hurt to confront those who hurt them in the first place, meaning the victims would be left helpless.

Anyway, isnt it our job as members of society to help those who need it. Try not to think of it as being punished for the crimes of others, more being a responsible and effective member of a national community.

Finally, the idea that equality is there to convenience people is paradoxical in itself. Okay, some people use the guise of equality to flaunt their clearly biased views (Take Carol Ann Duffy and her “feminist” approach) but the vast majority of people, I’m sure, would say that equal is defined as fair to both sides. Men who have been raped have an equal right to press charges. I must concede that women are far more encouraged to report such crimes. Fortunately now, more awareness is being raised about issues that where stereotypically associated with women and their men who become victims; whether it be bulimia (John Prescott), male rape or men being the victims of domestic violence.

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