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Originally Posted by Bulgaroctonus
Sannes' question was legitimate as long as it was not a crude attempt to gain humor from the situation. However, I think that Sannes' could have asked Mr. Durant the question after the presentation. This approach would have answered Sannes' question and saved Mr. Durant the embarrassment the question probably caused.
I think Sannes did not analyze the situation correctly. He should have realized that few men, Mr. Durant included, will ever admit to being raped. Mr. Durant also said there were details he didn't want to share. Sannes should have acted intelligently and realized the issue of rape was probably one of these details.
I disagree with the harshness of the school policy, but some action needed to be taken.
I do not think that penalizing Sannes is a grand interference with the Constitution. After all, Sannes was asking a question of little political, cultural, or strategic importance. Would the world really be better if it knew Mr. Durant had been raped? I think not. Therefore, it is easy to interpret Sannes' question as rude.
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I agree.
A question should be posed with the appropriate sensitivities.
If the boy had queried a rape victim about the methods used on her and said it was a "serious and fair" question, we would be screaming bloody murder.
A question not only enhances our respect but also shouldn't hurt the incumbent.
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