Just when I think humans have reached a low point something turns up to prove me so very wrong. I've been disturbed by the level of intolerance that some people demonstrate - like the anti-Islam sentiment continuing to sweep the US. But a news item on the internet this morning was just plain disgusting. http://news.sympatico.cbc.ca/home/police_cant_block_facebook_rape_images/9e1e6f7e
Apparently a 16 year old girl was at a rave and was slipped a date rape drug. When she was sufficiently unconscious, a group of young men/boys took her outside and proceeded to gang rape her, while others took photos and videos on their phones. Now the video and photos are being passed around on the internet via email and have even been posted on facebook.
This is so very disturbing and revolting, but even more saddening. Do these young people have any families? Do they have anyone at all in their live who care about them? Have the boys been raised with such little respect for females that this incident doesn't even register on their radar as ethically and morally reprehensible - let alone illegal?
I'm at a loss to find any rationale whatsoever behind this action. The consequences are sure to be far-reaching. For the victim and her family - a savage attack that was viewed far and wide - may be impossible to escape for decades or a lifetime. For the onlookers, perhaps a sense of guilt and shame will haunt them, if not now, then when they are parents themselves. For the rapists, likely a prison sentence and record. That's the thing about bragging on the internet, chances are it will eventually come back to bite you in the ... .
I pray for all of you. May God have mercy on your souls.
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