Remember that old saying - Silence equals consent? I've used it myself but have revised. Silence only equals silence. Consent is not silent.
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Wait, so you're saying many germans in 1940 weren't hateful jew-haters, but terrified citizens beaten into silence? CRAZY TALK
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Counterpoint - So you're saying that all the victims of rape who stay silent are really saying YES to the act? CRAZY TALK.
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It's not a counter point. They're staying silent as victims of power. They don't consent, but they are powerless to refuse.
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Replying to @aebadirad
Well, next time you find yourself in that situation, let me know what you actually decide to do about it, okay?

Sep 15, 2016 · 8:55 PM UTC

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Replying to @mholzschlag
Probably whatever gives me the greatest chance of survival. Could be silence, fighting it, or joining out of fear.