How would you vote on a bill designed to protect the identity of victims of sexual abuse?

[Clintonista2]

Lets see how many Obama supporters vote "Present" on a bill like this, just like their leader did while he was in the state legislature.

[sniffa]

1. was the other poll not enough?

[babylonsister]

2. I see you again have nothing worthy to say about your candidate.

I'm not in the least bit surprised. But I think you will be, and soon!

And BTW, is this another topic you're going to beat over the head ad nauseum? :eyes: We've 'been there, done that' numerous times.

[Clintonista2]

5. Aww, babylonsister is getting desperate!

Latest polls in Iowa have Hillary ahead by what... 10%?

[babylonsister]

17. Now see, if that's even true, that would be good news for your candidate

instead of pulling this other tired crap out over and over again. Very good, you're learning.

And BTW:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x3884767

[annie1]

10. srsly. it's getting really f'g tired.

[Hydra]

3. I would vote yes, but

with a provision for the Paula Jones types

[NYCGirl]

4. Depends on how the bill was written. Care to elaborate? NT

[Clintonista2]

6. Nah, maybe your inability to research your own candidate is why you support him

[NYCGirl]

11. Is that who "a bill" is about? Or should we vote blindfolded?

Like some people voted for the IWR?

[Clintonista2]

13. Why was Obama the ONLY person to vote "present" on this bill?

[NYCGirl]

15. He wasn't. 3 of the 4 Democrats on the Judiciary Committee voting on the bill also

voted "present."

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=3879982&mesg_id=3880046


edited for typo

[Madam Mossfern]

8. Oh this opens up a whole emotional can of worms for me

It is a disgrace that in our 'modern' society it is still a stigma to be a victim of sexual abuse. I voted yes. But I am not an Obama supporter...does my vote count?

[Lucinda]

9. Yup. :)

[tammywammy]

7. It would depend on the bill

edited to add: Since things aren't always so black and white, I didn't vote in the poll.

[TechBear_Seattle]

12. What is the bill itself?

If it also included yet more spending for the occupation of Iraq or additional protection for the telecom industry, you can damn well be certain I would oppose it.

In Washington, bills are almost never as black-and-white as the issue you present for polling.

[LeftyMom]

14. Y'all should keep this up. It's quite amusing.

:popcorn:

[Jackpine Radical]

16. It depends entirely on the bill.

There are people who get away with sexual abuse because their victims are afraid to come forward. There are also people who make false accusations of sexual abue for a variety of reasons. A good law would have to balance these interests. I can't answer the question based on the information given.

And incidentally, I have served as an expert witness in cases of both sorts.

[Onlooker]

18. For such a bill because ...

I understand the victim would have to petition the court. Thus, I presume if there are unusual circumstances (such as a highly controversial or nationally publicized case), the court would be able to evaluate the situation.