FBI updating definition of rape

[dogtowner]

first change since 1929

old

“Carnal knowledge of a female forcibly and against her will.”

new

“penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, without the consent of the victim."

wordy isn't necessarily better but in this day and age where language is so poorly understood, maybe its beneficial for the victims.

it could be a problem for TSA and that alone is a worthy goal.

Could the new definition of rape, which brings the FBI into line with guidelines already being used by law enforcement across the country, serve as a springboard for a new legal challenge to TSA pat downs, which in some cases have amounted to sexual molestation?


There have been numerous documented cases wherein TSA agents have physically penetrated the vagina or anus of a traveler during the course of a pat down. As we reported last year, TSA screeners are now being trained to physically put their hands down fliers’ pants as part of the pat down procedure.


The last major challenge to TSA authority came when the Texas legislature attempted to institute an invasive groping ban. The TSA responded by threatening to enforce a de facto no fly zone over Texas and the bill was ultimately shot down.

 

[pocketfullofshells]

first change since 1929

old



new



wordy isn't necessarily better but in this day and age where language is so poorly understood, maybe its beneficial for the victims.

it could be a problem for TSA and that alone is a worthy goal.

you know if a bomb blew up a plane tomorrow and they had the bomb on them and no one searched them...your going to blame Obama...

 

[Dude111]

Indeed,i dunno if it will make it better or not!

 

[GenSeneca]

you know if a bomb blew up a plane tomorrow and they had the bomb on them and no one searched them...your going to blame Obama...

First part of the "new" definition:

"penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body part or object..."

So it's your opinion the TSA should be doing vaginal and anal probes of every man, woman, and child before allowing them to board a flight?

Really?

 

[pocketfullofshells]

First part of the "new" definition:

"penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body part or object..."

So it's your opinion the TSA should be doing vaginal and anal probes of every man, woman, and child before allowing them to board a flight?

Really?

no, it is that they are not doing that...but yet it was implied that they are...my gf had to get searched not only every time we went on a plane but every other building we went into in DC...never had any issues...

 

[Indiolor]

^Depends on the airport and the TSA members present. Glad you didn't have any trouble.