Response to rape cases

In response to the Kobe Bryant case I agree that both are to blame, Kobe for being a married man and still being willing to engage in such a relationship, and Katelyn for not having stopped Kobe when things went too far. But I disagree with the fact that as an all star athlete he would use this situation to brag to his teammates. Being one of the best, if not the best, player in the NBA is enough proof of masculinity in society today therefore there is no need to push the point any further. And, having a family, doing such a thing would not bring as much respect from his teammates, as say a single all-star athlete would get. If anything he would be looked down upon for cheating on his wife. Also, many have agreed that Kobe's wife is good looking and that she is a catch. Why then would he need to further his masculinity by getting other women. I feel that it was simply a moment of passion which he could not help but get overcome by. This also applies to Katelyn.
The Polanski case where Polanski was accused of raping a thirteen year old girl whom he took pictures of. In this case no matter what Roman Polanski pleads he took advantage of a minor. So no matter if she for some reason consented it is still considered rape. And the fact that he could escape to France without punishment is confusing. The confusing part of it is why France would not extradite him back to the U.S.
In the Greg Haidl case where a 17 year old girl was raped by two 17 year old boys it was argued that the father, Greg, was to blame because he allowed drinking in his house by minors. Although he did although drinking it was the boys who committed the crime. It may seem cruel to say that the girl also shares in part some of the blame because she choose to drink that night. Also, the event seems to not have affected her as deeply if she was willing to go out and have sex not long after the crime. All in all the blame cannot be placed fully on one party, the boys, the father, or the girl. All are accountable for having engaged in either having alcohol in their place or in their bodies. But the boys do deserve punishment for their crime.