rape was Love Potions (was: Re: Fred and George)

[a_svirn]

No: HPFGUIDX 136703

>Elizabeth:

>What's the difference between "stopping a criminal" using force
>and "inducing romantic feelings" in the person I've promised to
>remain monogamous with by using a potion? Both serve my better
>interests. Both are without consent to the "victim". The only
>difference I see is that the former keeps me alive and healthy while
>the other keeps me healthy and feeling alive.

a_svirn:
Personally, I too don't see how it makes much of a difference. A 
criminal who would rape you may well feel alive and healthy 
afterwards.  

>Susan McGee:
>The person who gave the love potion would not be a rapist unless 
they
>engaged in sexual contact/intercourse with the person to whom they
>gave the love potion...it's unethical, and it's wrong, but there's
>another step to rape.

a_svirn:
And why do you think "the person who would give the love potion" 
would give it in the first place? To find out which smell you find 
attractive?