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  Jen Friess, fourth-year Psychology major

  I’m frustrated by the re-victimization of the survivor and the completely false idea that the way a woman dresses suggests something. … The judge is telling the public where he stands on gender issues.

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  Kyle Klassen, second-year Criminal Justice Studies

  If the victim in this case at any point said no or is implying a negative vibe, all implied consent is relinquished.

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  Cassandra Wolfe, second-year Conflict Resolution Studies

  He’s supporting rape culture by saying that if a woman dresses provocatively she’s asking for it. No means no.”

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  Angela Chang, fundraiser for CANFAR (Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research)

  Obviously, if she’s saying she doesn’t want it, it doesn’t matter how she was dressed. No means no.

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  Shaunda Petrova, unemployed

  If you’re going to factor in what someone is wearing or what they are drinking you can rule out basically any crime. As far as I’m concerned, the word ‘no’ is enough.

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  Gilbert Garrison, University of Manitoba Psychology student

  His decision is outright wrong. Just because she was making out with him, that doesn’t justify sex. He (the judge) should be more aware of society’s feelings about those types of situations. You would expect our justices to do that.

Published in Volume 65, Number 21 of The Uniter (March 3, 2011)