This bugs me a bit. I'm not surprised but really? People still think homosexuals are nothing but a bunch of wild, undisciplined, crazy, sex fiends who would rape you the second the lights turn off? It's issues like this one that saddens me and puts a damper on joining the service. Who cares who you like to fuck as long as you are the best Marine/Soldier/Airman/Sailor? It's not disease or illness. And it certainly doesn't inhibit someone from doing their job.
So is sexual assault. I can't tell you how much that angers and saddens me. You volunteer to serve your country and not only do you have to be trained to fight the enemy on the other side but the "enemy within". There will always be that "boys will be boys" excuse and that's fucking bull shit. Or "she deserved it/she had it coming". Who deserves to be raped?!?! People who go out and have a few drinks...do they deserve to be raped? People who go out by themselves on base...do they deserve to be raped? I think Jamie Doak nailed it in her article and tips to prevent sexual assault.
A friend emailed me this link, a little film titled "Rape in The Ranks". I haven't seen the film so I can't pass judgment on it. The related video clips on You Tube are concerning. This is what makes me nervous, that no matter how straight lace I may be, no matter hard working I am, there's this chance I might be sexually assaulted (assaulted in general really) by a fellow Soldier/Marine....
It's just not right.
A blog about a former (or not so) Roller Derby athlete on the path to fitness and joining the Marine Corps.
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