I don't think it's that simple.
I think it's absolutely possible that she was not consenting but he thought she was. I think a very high percentage of rape victims orgasm. So even if they're saying no, it looks like it's a no no no, do it kind of thing.
I'm not saying probable, just possible. O idea what happened. But sadists do get turned on with power play which is what this would have presented as. It still doesn't mean he knew or didn't know she was being serious or not. I'm not sure that rape is a legitimate turn on as it is about dominance but there certainly is overlap there.Mmm...if we're throwing around baseless speculation, I'm gonna say an even higher percentage of rapists get turned on when their victims resist, and then keep going against their better judgement. Would you disagree?
Not saying this to vilify Kobe, as I do believe in redemption, and I think he helped many, many more people in his life than he hurt. But I don't think very many rape cases are simple misunderstandings.
I don't like having to make these posts, because I don't think much of my opinion on these matters...
Losing anyone so early in life sucks, especially if they hadn't turn 50. It's been a miserable past 6 months... losing Fred, then David Stern, and now the most iconic player the past 20 years or so. He wasn't perfect, but he really tried to set an example after making previous mistakes, just like Jordan. Actually, because Kobe was so similar in play style, I had confidence that if Jordan were to play in today's era, he'd still be a force to be reckoned with.
Really though... there's been some bad memories of players being lost to life that I can't shake that awful feeling. Losing Bobby Phills to that awful car accident while racing. Losing Eddie Griffin to a car crash on railroad tracks. But Kobe had a memorable career. It's much closer to when Wilt had that heart attack, but at least Wilt was in his 60s.
I really hope I don't have to bear witness to anymore of these tragedies for quite a while. Because it reminds me of how short life really can be. Life is a valuable thing. The way that Bryant went leaves a bad taste in my mouth... I really hope I don't have to post a message like this for a long while... I'll miss Kobe and will not forget the legacy he gave us. I'm certain that if LeBron WERE to face him in 2009 in the Finals, the Lakers would've won.
.. The comedian?Um, Eddie Griffin drove his car into a train on purpose to suicide. Wouldn’t exactly call that losing someone to a car crash....
He was drunk. It's not a fond memory, but it still happened. The point is how many of these celebrities have such short lives. I only gave examples from basketball (from recent memory). I hate hearing about these all the same.Um, Eddie Griffin drove his car into a train on purpose to suicide. Wouldn’t exactly call that losing someone to a car crash....
.. The comedian?
Why don’t you give the Lakers a call and tell them how to grieve.That a joke? The game is over 48 hours after the incident...
Ridiculous.
It just seems like overkill. Everyone else is playing, even hours after his death. Are they not allowed to grieve too?Why don’t you give the Lakers a call and tell them how to grieve.
Holy shit, dude.
Since the assault thing is being brought up...
There’s a pretty good case that she wasn’t assaulted.
When we traded for Ben Wallace Delonte West Joe Smith and Wally Szczerbiak I believed we were going to beat the Boston Celtics. When we fell just short I was ok with it and thought next time.I'm certain that if LeBron WERE to face him in 2009 in the Finals, the Lakers would've won.