Grimstone wrote:Crimson847 wrote:*It depends on how extreme the influence on relevant abilities is. Like reflexes, coordination, and reaction time when driving, or judgment and concentration when signing a contract.
Imagine a person who is really happy and energetic, is this how they normally are or are they under the extreme influence of some drug? How easy would it be for you to tell?
Crimson847 wrote:What does this have to do with what I said? Being happy and energetic in and of itself doesn't make someone meaningfully less able to perform a task
Grimstone wrote:Crimson847 wrote:What does this have to do with what I said? Being happy and energetic in and of itself doesn't make someone meaningfully less able to perform a task
No, but a manic person would probably think/make decisions/etc much differently than if they were depressed for example. So if this manic/depressive/whatever state is drug induced does it not considerably alter their judgement even though they can still competently perform their usual tasks?
Ericthebearjew wrote:So, this exists.Spoiler: show
KleinerKiller wrote:Just as predicted.
I sure hope his poor little rapist heart wasn't damaged by those three months in isolated luxury jail.
Terry Pratchett wrote:The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it.
aviel wrote:Just what we need, more minimum sentencing laws.
Absentia wrote:I'm not familiar with the specific law in question, but in general I'm less sympathetic to the plight of rapists than the nonviolent drug offenders that are usually presented as evidence of why minimum sentences are bad.
Crimson847 wrote:On the face of it though, dispensing with the idea that rape is less severe if the woman doesn't resist seems like a good idea regardless.
Terry Pratchett wrote:The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it.
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