A video that appeared on YouTube recently is causing mixed reactions. In this particular video, a young man seems to be blaming the victims of rape. Apparently, this is not what he means to do, but to some that is exactly how they see it. The reactions of the viewers are strong. Some are completely mortified, some confused or speechless. Some argue that although he seems to be harsh, he is trying to make a point to the victims of sexual assault. Without the voices of victims, we will never be able to stop a sexual predator or save others from the same fate. Regardless of what he means to say, it is the way in which it is perceived by the viewers that is causing so much emotion. This could be heartbreaking for some victims to hear, or the motivation they need to say something about their assault.
Many viewers have posted comments, and some have responded with their own videos. There are even those who are not victims of sexual assault and rape and have spoken out, which shows how many people sexual violence truly affects. The victims of such a terrible crime are always affected, but so are the friends and family members of that victim, the witnesses, the community, the perpetrator and their loved ones.
How do you feel about this video? Could he have spread the same message, but in a different manner? Did he need to sound "firm and uncaring" to make his point?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7V8EEEVamAg&feature=email
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