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soldierant

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11. I believe that rape

Reply to rurallib (Reply #6)

Thu Oct 2, 2025, 07:52 PM

21 hrs ago

is still considered to be not a sex crime, but a crime of power (bullying) using sex as the weapon. I'm not sure that chemical or surgical castration would be effective - experts don't agree that it is effective. Eunuchs are capable of erections.

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