If this headline in the Washington Post — “Sex between students and teachers should not be a crime” — doesn’t set off alarm bells, this should: it only takes one paragraph for the writer to suggest “our society needs to have an uncensored dialogue” on the subject, and two paragraphs to decry the absence of that “much-needed dialogue.” If only we’d talk more about the “extremely nuanced continuum of sexual interactions involving teachers and students,” perhaps we’d develop a healthier, less hysterical response to statutory rape.
What the hell is this?? http://t.co/wyyn2KwfCH
— Katherine Miller (@katherinemiller) August 31, 2013
Good question. Is the Washington Post getting into Slate’s business of click-trolling, or do the paper’s editors really think it’s time for a national conversation on sex between teachers and underage students? Writer Betsy Karasik isn’t a staffer, which the Post will probably have to make clear as more and more people read her conclusion that teachers shouldn’t be held to a higher moral or legal standard than those naughty priests and politicians. “If religious leaders and heads of state can’t keep their pants on, with all they have to lose,” she writes, “why does society expect that members of other professions can be coerced into meeting this standard?”
@katherinemiller Whoa. That is a stunning opinion to put forth in a public forum.
— K.M. McFarland (@km_mcfarland) August 31, 2013
https://twitter.com/rae_lexa527/status/373646987716870146
I can't believe this article got published. http://t.co/8cZlz69r07 I only made it 1/2 way, but um, rape is about power, not desire.
— Jonathan W. Gray (@elmcitytree) August 31, 2013
Really WaPo? REALLY?…Unreal.
— Wakandan Establishment Shill (@Kennymack1971) August 31, 2013
Yes. That RT is a WaPo opinion piece arguing we shouldn’t prosecute teachers who sexually abuse minors. No. I don’t know what they’re on.
— ?️? Sam Kimbrel (@skimbrel) August 31, 2013
As the father of a 14-year-old daughter, this WaPo piece makes me want to vomit. http://t.co/KHahQa70Rt
— ROBERT MANN (@RTMannJr) August 31, 2013
https://twitter.com/redsteeze/status/373644496728514560
Also not reading the WaPo article at all because I am a woman who is tired of telling the world that defending rape and rapists is wrong.
— Kima Jones ? (@kima_jones) August 31, 2013
To be fair, WaPo also wrote about a racist rock on Rick Perry's ranch and Romney's HS pranks, so I guess we know how low they can go.
— (((AG))) (@AGHamilton29) August 31, 2013
Good point. What’s next from Jeff Bezos’ new toy? Maybe one of these #WaPoPitches will see the light of day soon and kick start another important dialogue.
https://twitter.com/JungaSklee/status/373630909544534016
The only real love is between a child bride of six and her hot, grandfatherly master. #WaPoPitches
— Area Man (@lheal) August 31, 2013
Child porn isn't as bad as you think. #WaPoPitches
— Dr. Kankokage (@kankokage) August 31, 2013
#WaPoPitches "Incest? I Think You Mean Wincest!"
— Angela (one of many) (@angelaisms) August 31, 2013
https://twitter.com/JayCaruso/status/373634458337161217
For Child Predators, The Road To Rehabilitation Runs Through Day Care Center Work #WaPoPitches
— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) August 31, 2013
https://twitter.com/jrsalzman/status/373635037888917504
#WaPoPitches Twerking, it's the new yoga.
— Awnree (@Awnree1) August 31, 2013
#WaPoPitches No Harm no Foul: A Case for Political Selfies
— Political Laffdogs (@GovtoftheTweeps) August 31, 2013
Bob Filner shouldn't be punished or forced to step down — he was just "showing leadership" by other means. #wapopitches
— David Freddoso (@freddoso) August 31, 2013
Domestic Violence or Correction?: Ten signs your spouse *really* had it coming #WaPoPitches
— Spider-Ken (@SpiderKenX) August 31, 2013
#WaPoPitches 14 Reasons Why @MileyCyrus Should Be Your Babysitter
— Mike (@ThePantau) August 31, 2013
So, how is everyone enjoying our new national conversation?
Sex between teachers and students shouldn't be a crime, writes Betsy Karasik. What do you think? http://t.co/EFXGSxuAUz
— Washington Post Opinions (@PostOpinions) August 31, 2013
https://twitter.com/JamesHXN/status/373651793374244864
That bad, huh? Well, this editorial should convince you the Post is still on the fence about statutory rape.
To counter, here is the Washington Post editorial about a Montana judge's rape case judgement: http://t.co/2ri7JEEgjL
— Washington Post Opinions (@PostOpinions) August 31, 2013
There is nothing to "counter"… RT @PostOpinions: To counter, here is the WaPo editorial on the rape case judgement. http://t.co/tGwf0W6svH
— problem. SOLVED. (@consultantsDC) August 31, 2013
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