"The Debate is Ghettoised"

I wanted to link to the article but can't. So if you want to you can click and try to read the jpg.

This is the first time ive read a male perspective like this. He makes some great points and it's pretty balanced. He doesn't excuse binge drinking but acknowledges the social implications on both sides.

One of the things you notice about blogging is that when issues such as rape come up and various discussions ensue there is an immediate decrying of the way women behave first, especially on the Right. I've been gobsmacked by the entrenched attitudes. On the level, over time this has made me feel like shedding few tears when laws are discussed that might mean some rutting stag gets banged up.

As it stands the law doesnt make it easy for women and so far the legal status quo doesn't seem to have worried men all that much.

The liars, the sensational football star allegations are awful but they are a tiny minority. They make great press too. Whenever rape and the issues are discussed and opinions are sought on-line (or in discussions with friends and colleagues) you invariably get women commenting about some hideous situations. Few of these make every day headlines.

The outdated militant feminist agenda is frustrating for all of us. But I find it depressing that quite a few men are dismissive of issues because of the latter. Yes women need to take care of themselves, of each other when they are drinking (or not), only a fool would think differently. But a change in attitude needs to take place on both sides.