Beam Me Up, Scotty - Lack of Reason Edition

A Judge has decreed that a man accused of rape wasn't a 'classic rapist,' but simply 'lost control' when he raped an unconscious woman. This one made me throw up in my mouth a little, as well thinking the Judge should be relieved of his duties immediately. Also: Why do so many people assume that men are just animals, unable to resist the sexy, sexy temptation of (for example) an unconscious woman? I'm amazed we've lasted this long as a species with such an undisciplined, impetuous, immoral contingent among us. ::eyeroll::
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Still think the abolition of the "buffer zone" around abortion clinics isn't a big deal? Check out this testimonial.  And on a similar note, I am so, so tempted to act on this commentary by gay rights advocate Dan Savage.
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There's a reason why the only form of "camping" I'm interested in involves a masseuse and fine dining.
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Presented without comment. 
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Video of the Week: Dr. Danielle Martin schools Senator Richard Burr (R-N.C.) on the topic of universal health care as it relates to Canada and the U.S. And then Bernie Sanders twists the knife while I ROFL.