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LoisB

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1. What the hell? So, if a woman is intoxicated, it is ok to rape her? What was she wearing?

Reply to niyad (Original post)

Sat Sep 20, 2025, 05:20 PM

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I just checked California. We don't have that loophole. I always thought that being intoxicated meant one did not have the ability to give consent. I sure hope NY closes this "loophole".

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