tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7769008560573464368.post7925364610805849186..comments2023-10-07T04:51:58.945-07:00Comments on Andrew Madden: Senator David NorrisAndrew Maddenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16476520078101413703noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7769008560573464368.post-41513678478647302332011-10-25T01:48:03.747-07:002011-10-25T01:48:03.747-07:00In reply to Fergal's comment - it has been dem...In reply to Fergal's comment - it has been demonstrated in the Irish Supreme court that remaining unequivocal in cases of statutory rape is unconstitutional under Irish law because it is unfair to the accused and that those accused are entitled to a defence. For instance, their genuine and reasonable belief that the person is over the age of consent.MaryDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16537310830690170725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7769008560573464368.post-82316019826239828002011-10-25T01:11:55.347-07:002011-10-25T01:11:55.347-07:00This treatment seems incomplete without considerin...This treatment seems incomplete without considering that Ezra Nawi is a lifelong Jewish activist for Palesinian rights in Israel and is someone who has suffered harassment and torture at the hands of the government(according to Amnesty sources). The case did seem unusual in that the victim was coerced by the government to take the case a long time after the events.<br />Many prominent people have written letters on his behalf to the Israeli goverment, it seems that this rape case was kept secret. When Ezra Nawi is continually accused of campaigning to turn Arabs gay, running a secret "Project Homo" in Palestine and serially molesting little girls and boys, sexually assaulting Israeli soldiers, why would the government keep this case quiet? Why would they essentially let him off when he has been jailed for much lesser crimes in the past?<br />It seems clear that the prosecution was not straightforward.<br /><br />Additionally, as David Norris was not a member of the governement in Israel, how can his letters be construed as interference?MaryDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16537310830690170725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7769008560573464368.post-74821288778192386202011-08-02T04:17:00.575-07:002011-08-02T04:17:00.575-07:00Thanks for that Andrew, I agree with and endorse w...Thanks for that Andrew, I agree with and endorse what you have written. We have to remain unequivocal with regard to sexual relations with minors. The power imbalance in these relationships cannot be glossed over. It is sad to see Senator Norris being brought down because of good work he has done in the past. However, he erred fundamentally in questioning the victim impact and the question of consent in these matters. Fergal Brady, Psychotherapist.Fergal Bradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09330415431460078048noreply@blogger.com