http://cineoctoboo.disqus.com/enWed, 04 Nov 2009 19:08:02 -0000http://cineoctoboo.com/2009/11/02/revisiting-irreversible-in-light-of-recent-events/#comment-21899142<p>ah, yes a misstep there. of course gender factors in here. i'd intended to call out sexual orientation, not the question of male/female. i'll amend.</p>marioWed, 04 Nov 2009 19:08:02 -0000http://cineoctoboo.com/2009/11/02/revisiting-irreversible-in-light-of-recent-events/#comment-21874865<p>does the race, gender, or sexual orientation of the assailants ultimately matter?</p><p>Unfortunately, I think in the vast majority of rapes, yes, the gender does matter. Women are the victims. But great review/essay. I agree with the sentiment. Many crimes seem so senseless, probably even by perpetrators after the fact and in the light of day unfettered by mob hysteria and energy, which even the "good" fall victim to. There are a lot of sociological factors at play. The rapists are likely not "evil", but certainly need to face consequences.</p>bethWed, 04 Nov 2009 13:51:22 -0000