Rape is a Crime, Not a Woman’s Fault
The article argues that blaming victims for rape persists in society. It cites SU lawyer Robert Gould urging clarity about sexual intent and a Florida jury acquitting a knife point rape suspect, with defense claiming the victim was a prostitute. It condemns the notion that a woman’s attire or past relations justify rape and calls for treating rape as a serious crime.
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Robert Gould
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Gould
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Yvonne Philips
Eggers
University
Tapist
Amy Digennarg
Rape Crisis Center Seeks Volunteers for Training
The Rape Crisis Center invites compassionate volunteers to train this month. Volunteers answer hotline calls evenings and weekends, advocate at hospitals and police stations, and support victims through the ordeal. If you can help, call 422-7273.
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Rape Crisis
Public letter submission policy for readers
The Herald-Journal and Herald American invite Sour readers to submit letters on any public issue. Letters should be brief and succinct. Unsigned or unverifiable authors will not be published, but identities may be withheld if needed. Include daytime telephone number. space limits may prevent publication. letters may be edited for length. Electronic submissions via modem to 470-2027.
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Rape Victims Deserve Respect and Education Efforts
The writer argues against blaming rape victims and stresses that forcible rape is never justified. The letter urges university action, education, and accountability for perpetrators while supporting victims and condemning excuses, calling for campus prevention programs.
Unwanted stepchildren in East Syracuse youth award event
Michael J. Wallace voices frustration in Syracuse letters page accusing the DeWitt town supervisor of denying support for Pop Warner and other youth activities in East Syracuse Parkhill and Franklin Park areas, calling them unwanted stepchildren during season opening ceremonies.
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East
Parkhill
Franklin Park
Michael J. Wallace
Syracuse
Two Small Great Things In Syracuse
Debunker Gerry Crinnin notes two notable improvements in Syracuse: water coolers placed on the scorched public golf course at Sunnycrest and a wheelchair accessible picnic table at Clark Reservation.
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Sunnycrest
Clark Reservation
Gerry Crinnin
War on drugs or tax the profits idea from Michael Lamb
Michael Lamb of Marcellus argues that the war on drugs should be replaced with licensing drug dealers and taxing profits. He suggests governing bodies tax proceeds and require licenses while stressing parental involvement over government suppression.
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