She's not a teen
She's 19.
Thanks for proving my point.
What the actual fuck?
She's not a teen
She's 19.
Thanks for proving my point.
The point is people will focus on and emphasize her relative youth, i.e. calling her a "teen" when 18 is legal adulthood, to try to make her sympathetic. That's why pedantic statements like the one I quoted pop up.
A Texas woman who lied about being raped by three masked black men was indicted on three felony charges including two third-degree felony counts of tampering with physical evidence and a third-degree felony count of tampering with a government record
It seems like these are the more serious charges, although the specifics of what she's being charged with aren't in the article. Messing with official records and doing something/trying to do something to evidence taken relating to the hoax rape case.
For what it's worth, I think 10 years is ridiculous as a punishment for the hoax charge itself. She didn't accuse anyone specifically, and yeah it could have caused hate crime to occur, but it didn't, and it isn't clear what her intentions were. She might just be mentally ill and chose 'black guys' out of thin air because of the ingrained racism in American society. I'd have the same perspective regardless on whether this was a man, woman, any ethnicity or age. I don't see what 10 years in jail is going to fix here. Prison is hell, people often come out much worse than they went in.
This isn't something a well person does. It seems extremely nasty that some people have a kneejerk response of 'put the fucker in prison', without really having the information. If she had accused someone specifically, I'd be a bit less sympathetic because that is a way to ruin a person's life, and might not be a product of some mental issue. Basically, this shit makes no sense for a person to do.
Your jumping to chalk this up to mental illness doesn't make any more sense in addition to having no evidence.
The difference is I'm not advocating a 10 year sentence based on a bunch of stuff that isn't clear and she hasn't been found guilty of yet.
It seems like these are the more serious charges, although the specifics of what she's being charged with aren't in the article. Messing with official records and doing something/trying to do something to evidence taken relating to the hoax rape case.
For what it's worth, I think 10 years is ridiculous as a punishment for the hoax charge itself. She didn't accuse anyone specifically, and yeah it could have caused hate crime to occur, but it didn't, and it isn't clear what her intentions were. She might just be mentally ill and chose 'black guys' out of thin air because of the ingrained racism in American society. I'd have the same perspective regardless on whether this was a man, woman, any ethnicity or age. I don't see what 10 years in jail is going to fix here. Prison is hell, people often come out much worse than they went in.
This isn't something a well person does. It seems extremely nasty that some people have a kneejerk response of 'put the fucker in prison', without really having the information. If she had accused someone specifically, I'd be a bit less sympathetic because that is a way to ruin a person's life, and might not be a product of some mental issue. Basically, this shit makes no sense for a person to do.
I wish she would rot in jail for doing this, not only to black men but to other rape victims, but it would set a dangerous precident. If a woman is raped, the rapist says she lying, and they can't prove she was raped in court (which is almost impossible anyhow) could he then ruin her life further by getting her thrown in jail for false accusations?
Then no one would ever report a rape again.
This isn't something a well person does. It seems extremely nasty that some people have a kneejerk response of 'put the fucker in prison', without really having the information. If she had accused someone specifically, I'd be a bit less sympathetic because that is a way to ruin a person's life, and might not be a product of some mental issue. Basically, this shit makes no sense for a person to do.
Why in Texas? I thought the pervailing feeling amongst progressives was that prosecuting false accusations was bad because they would discourage people from coming forward with real cases and the deck is already stacked so much against prosecution.Surprised that she wasn't let off with a warning considering this is Texas.
Why in Texas? I thought the pervailing feeling amongst progressives was that prosecuting false accusations was bad because they would discourage people from coming forward with real cases and the deck is already stacked so much against prosecution.
I agree on not putting her in jail for different reasons I explained above, but when a white woman accuses three black men of rape it doesn't have to be against a specific person to ruin lives. Cops would just start nabbing people that 'fit the description' and since police interaction with black males is like playing Russian roulette...
It's true what she did had the potential to be quite destructive, specifically for black men in the area, which is why it should be dealt with. I think police misconduct as a result of an accusation is really more their fault than hers, though - and the police seem to have done a good job here, anyway.
My point is that yelling 'PRISON!!!!' doesn't make sense to me as an appropriate response, it's coming out of anger and like I said, there's nothing to indicate what her state of mind was when she did this. A post above said - 'she knew exactly what she was doing', but the truth is we don't even know exactly what she did right now, and people are jumping to condemn her. There is nothing from her about her motivation.
She could have done it to intentionally, in a lucid state of mind, to stir up racial tension, in which case it should be a hate crime and probably carry a prison sentence. She could also have some kind of mental issue and the description of her imaginary assailants as black be a product of that, so then she should be treated as mentally ill.
What you said earlier about this setting a precedent to severely punish false/thought to be false accusations of rape is also a concern. If it is established that accusing someone of rape, beyond the normal risks and stigma involved, could also carry a very heavy jail sentence if you aren't believed, then yeah that would discourage legitimate victims from reporting the attack even more than they otherwise would be.
It's true what she did had the potential to be quite destructive, specifically for black men in the area, which is why it should be dealt with. I think police misconduct as a result of an accusation is really more their fault than hers, though - and the police seem to have done a good job here, anyway.
My point is that yelling 'PRISON!!!!' doesn't make sense to me as an appropriate response, it's coming out of anger and like I said, there's nothing to indicate what her state of mind was when she did this. A post above said - 'she knew exactly what she was doing', but the truth is we don't even know exactly what she did right now, and people are jumping to condemn her. There is nothing from her about her motivation.
She could have done it to intentionally, in a lucid state of mind, to stir up racial tension, in which case, in my opinion, it should be a hate crime and carry a prison sentence. She could also have some kind of mental issue and the description of her imaginary assailants as black be a product of that, so then she should be treated as mentally ill and she should be made to see a doctor - the other crimes she is charged with notwithstanding.
What you said earlier about this setting a precedent to severely punish false/thought to be false accusations of rape is also a concern. If it is established that accusing someone of rape, beyond the normal risks and stigma involved, could also carry a very heavy jail sentence if you aren't believed, then yeah that would discourage legitimate victims from reporting the attack even more than they otherwise would be.
What do you think is an appropriate punishment
'There haven't been any confirmed mental incompetence, but I'm going to apply it to her anyway so she is more sympathetic' - People using the mental illness argument in this case.
Repeating the question: what would you say is an appropriate punishment, specifically if she is found mentally competent
'There haven't been any confirmed mental incompetence, but I'm going to apply it to her anyway so she is more sympathetic' - People using the mental illness argument in this case.
Lock up her supporters for failing the human race too. We damn well know none of these people would have shit to say to any of the countless black victims of this bullshit.
I said it should carry a prison sentence if it was racially motivated in that post, although I suppose I didn't say how long, but that's because I don't think I'm qualified to pick a number like that. 10 years for a crime that didn't directly hurt anybody seems pretty severe, that's all I'd say.
Is this some kind of fucking joke
I said it should carry a prison sentence if it was racially motivated in that post.
So because no one got false charged and imprisonedfor the false rape accusation or got hurt in vigilante retribution, she shouldn't be punished as much as she is being charged?
I suggest everyone read this. Not directly related to this story but it all ties back to the how the perceived innocence of white women has been used as a weapon again black men and PoC throughout American history. Hopefully some of you realize how you are feeding into this shit by absolving her of her crimes by making up excuses for her.
https://twitter.com/KHandozo/status/891041899766726656
If? Uh...it was.
http://time.com/3613506/prosecuting-women-for-false-rape-allegations/
http://www.slate.com/articles/doubl...ns_why_must_be_pretend_they_never_happen.html
https://www.dailydot.com/via/how-conor-oberst-became-mra-icon/
http://mncasa.org/assets/PDFs/False Allegations of Sexual Assault_Issue Brief 2016.pdf
I think it matters that she didn't directly accuse specific people. From what I can see, she did an extremely stupid thing, a thing that is kind of incomprehensible, for reasons so far unknown. It would be different if she had said 'it was Johnny, the guy who works in the repair shop', because that's targeted and probably malevolent. She has a victim there.
What most people are saying are about the things other people could have done in response to her non-specific rape claim. After a certain point, it would be the police and any vigilante types own responsibility as to what they did. She should still be charged with the crimes she has committed, but people are charging her with potential crimes other people could have committed, but didn't.
I'm not 'supporting' her, what she is accused of is wrong and criminal. There should be consequences, I just don't think a very long prison sentence is the obvious correct response for the reasons I said before. Also, you absolutely don't know I wouldn't have anything to say about black victims, you don't even know who I am. If it was a black woman in this topic, I'd be saying the exact same thing, and I haven't said anything that would indicate otherwise.
She might just be mentally ill and chose 'black guys' out of thin air because of the ingrained racism in American society.
Nah, I don't believe this. Charge them, real victims won't be dissuaded cause of liars being prosecuted.Have to tread lightly here. Don't want to make it any more difficult for actual victims to come forward.
Nah, I don't believe this. Charge them, real victims won't be dissuaded cause of liars being prosecuted.
How often does 'make an example of' prosecution work? Seems like never. Ruining her life isn't going to un-ruin anyone else's. Have her do community service with low income families, and form a human connection with the people she has treated like animals.Make an example of her to hopefully discourage others from trying this bullshit. Let her experience what it's like to be cattle for our prison system. Maybe she'll think twice about falsely accusing people of a crime the next time. Let her out on parole after a year or two if she demonstrates good behavior.
You're wringing your hands over a prison sentence she hasn't received but totally earned while making up bullshit qualifiers like "if" it was racially motivated, and everybody's favorite copout, mental illness.
And anyone that can say something as absurd as this...
...with a straight face has told me all I need to know with how they view black victims.
How often does 'make an example of' prosecution work? Seems like never. Ruining her life isn't going to un-ruin anyone else's. Have her do community service with low income families, and form a human connection with the people she has treated like animals.
There is a difference between not being able to prove a rape case and this case where they were able to prove it was all fake.I wish she would rot in jail for doing this, not only to black men but to other rape victims, but it would set a dangerous precident. If a woman is raped, the rapist says she lying, and they can't prove she was raped in court (which is almost impossible anyhow) could he then ruin her life further by getting her thrown in jail for false accusations?
Then no one would ever report a rape again.
How often does 'make an example of' prosecution work? Seems like never. Ruining her life isn't going to un-ruin anyone else's. Have her do community service with low income families, and form a human connection with the people she has treated like animals.
Every real victim is accused of being a liar. Yes, it would dissuade real victims. Conviction rates on rape cases that actually go to trail are like, 5% or less. So if they don't get a conviction, they could be charged with lying.
http://time.com/3613506/prosecuting-women-for-false-rape-allegations/
http://www.slate.com/articles/doubl...ns_why_must_be_pretend_they_never_happen.html
https://www.dailydot.com/via/how-conor-oberst-became-mra-icon/
http://mncasa.org/assets/PDFs/False Allegations of Sexual Assault_Issue Brief 2016.pdf
PS not saying I agree, just saying that not prosecuting false accusations is a progressive position. The alt-right MRA contingent are gung-ho on prosecution for false rape claims.
Sooo why did she do this?
How would a conviction in this case dissuade rape victims from coming forward? I mean, she admitted that this was a hoax.
https://archive.is/JuxoR
That's an archive of the GoFundMe.
How would a conviction in this case dissuade rape victims from coming forward? I mean, she admitted that this was a hoax.
https://archive.is/JuxoR
That's an archive of the GoFundMe.