"Rape is Not Sexual"

1.1 Back around 1977, I heard a radio broadcast with a woman professor teaching that rape was not about sex; it was really about anger, domination, or political power. I remember saying, for the first time in my life, "People are stupid". Perhaps this was my first conscious step into what I would decades later call Aletheism.

1.2 It would not be the last time I would be forced to this conclusion, but in this case the evidence was so massively piled against the idea, that I could only label someone who uttered it as intensely stupid. I am not a genius by any standard; I have no degree in anything: but anyone who says "rape is not sexual" cannot see the obvious evidence. Now I recognize the signs of ideological infection; back then I simply labeled such educated idiots as they deserved.

1.3 I must say that this essay is motivated not only by my hatred of falsehood and love for the truth, but by concern for women and girls. If they believe nonsense about a crime that afflicts probably 1 out of 4 of them, then for their well being they need to know the reality and not Feminist or other ideology.

1.4 First of all, if rape is not about sex, why do men not simply use their fists? Why get an erection? In fact, a man needs to see erotic imagery in order to become erect []; in this initial phase, rape is necessarily sexual.

1.5 Secondly, and following this, if women or men claim there is no power involved in sex, they are plain ignorant, or more likely, lying. Power, whether the woman's manipulation or the man's domination, has always played a part in sexual relations. This also occurs in the rest of the animal kingdom []. In many species, often including humans, social hierarchies are established partially by sexual dominance or pure connivance.

1.6 Third, where do women (Feminists) get off re-defining male sexuality? It is our drive, not theirs, Women do not really have a sex drive anyway; men do. Women have occasional bursts of estrus; men are in heat all the time. Some of us are extremely tired of women telling us how we are or should be. In fact, passionate but gentle lovemaking is one end of our sexual spectrum; the other is forcible rape. Men, not women, are the experts in male sexuality.

1.7 Now let us look at some hard data:
In the USA, females aged 12-34 years are at the highest risk for assault sex []. Risk of assault sex is highest in the late teens; girls 16-19 are four times more likely to be raped than other women. (2000 NCVS). This makes biological as well as common sense; the first category of females closely fits fertility span.

1.8 The second category is the "jailbait" age group. Men will risk their lives to copulate with them; that is why they are called "jailbait". These girls/ women are in their reproductive prime, and men are inordinately drawn to them by the reproductive imperative.

1.9 Whether we like it or not: rapists are selecting breeding partners. Possibly, as among chimpanzees, human males dominate out-of-season females to prepare them to accept their sexual dominance when the females do become estrous [].

2.0 As for the rapists: their average age is 31 years []. Given that males reach puberty at 11, and begin social sexuality (as opposed to masturbation) at about 15, the age range of most rapists should be about 15 to 45. In actual data, 54.6% of rapists are between 18 and 29 years of age, while 28.6% are 30 to 39 []. Thus, over 80% of rapists are in approximately the previously predicted age range. Younger men are more likely to rape simply because they have more sexual and aggressive drive.

2.1 As I mentioned above, I write this essay not only because I hate lies, but because I love women. They need the best information if they are to avoid becoming victims. So I find myself busting myths and taking unpopular positions. It does not matter; Truth matters, especially where people's lives are concerned.

2.2 The common canard that "rape victims can be young or old, attractive or not..." flies in the face of common sense and the evidence I already presented. Think: use your brain instead of your ideology-saturated emotions. If rape is mainly about power and hence, is not really a sex crime, then is robbery not a crime of greed? Is murder really about poor self esteem, rather than rage and hatred?

2.3 Men are visual hunters, whether of prey or sex partners. In almost every case, we need to see someone or something "sexy", or else we cannot be aroused. Sexual relief for men is not a matter of "scratching an itch", as I am told it is with women; ironically, it is the male who requires at least a visual relationship to accomplish erection and ejaculation.

2.4 Now, the term "sexy" can certainly include power. For example: men who prefer their lovers to be bound to the bed or otherwise restrained, those who like to manually women down, and those who prefer petite women or the "damsel in distress." There are even men who like to chase their lovers or pretend rape. The consensual "gang bang" practice, which by the way some women do enjoy, depends on at least simulated male dominance. All of this underscores the reality that sex is intertwined with power.

2.5 In fact, if it were not for male aggressive sexuality, the human race would have disappeared. If women decided not to have sex, the human race would continue. However, if men decided to abstain, there would be no babies at all.

2.6 Male aggressiveness is so common that authorities estimate that in the United States, a man rapes a woman about every 2 minutes; and yet that 60% of rapes go unreported []. Male-dominant sexuality is so common that in effect we are all children of rape.

2.7 When we combine a healthy, civilized man with a young, nubile woman, we create a powerful and y attraction. Imagine the attraction between the same woman and a man who does not have civilized restraint. We know  too well the repugnant result.

2.8 Incidentally, if anyone imagines that I am "being soft on men", or "blaming the victim": I believe a rapist, given DNA or other solid evidence against him, should be castrated. This would accomplish two ends: elimination of recidivism, and possible deterrence to other would-be rapists. Serial rapists caught after having assaulted several women, and again after solid evidence is presented, should be summarily executed.

2.9 When I was attacked and beaten by three young black males (April 2007), they obviously took pleasure in the assault. They chose me because I was white and weak and alone. They were violence-predators. Rapists are sex predators, who take what they want without asking. Their victims are largely selected for beauty and vulnerability

3.0 Now that the realities have been presented, and (I hope) accepted, there are several things a woman can do to avoid rape. First, let everyone know that you are able to defend yourself. Look tough, act tough. Second, in outdoor situations, do not wear sexy clothes. Rapists do select for perceived fertility, and fashion is largely an attempt to look young. So cover your charms.

3.1 However, whether the would-be rapist is an aquaintance or stranger, and more than any clothing or behavior, there is one item that will protect a woman from violence of any kind. It is the handgun. When I received my concealed carry license (CCW) in 2009, only 18% of such licenses were issued to women. Why? Do women suppose that knights in shining armor will materialize to protect them, or that their boyfriend is a saint? Men are not saints; like women we are animals, with animal desires.

3.2 There is nothing like a handgun to make a lone woman equal to a man. Men will always be bigger and stronger than women, but with a handgun, a woman can conquer many men. No amount of martial arts training is worth one well-placed bullet. It is very strange that women's advocates are not preaching guns for women, since firearms are a prime way to empowerment.

3.3 I would recommend that any woman reading this essay, research handgun training and laws in your area. If you live in one of the restrictive states, such as Massachusetts, your choices and ability to receive this (US Constitutionally guaranteed) protection may be limited. However, even if you have to jump through legal hoops to get a license, a handgun is your second best defense.

3.4 Your first and best defense against rape is the presence of an honorable man with a commanding presence. Most men will not challenge him. Rapists  usually will not attack a woman guarded by another man. If they do, they will be sorry.

3.5 In a civilized society, men learn to control our impulses, or to indulge them in non-harmful ways. We should regard rapists as sexual predators. Those who take sex against a woman's will put themselves on a par with robbers or murderers. We should treat them as we would other predatory animals.