Ninety Days

 


Why even bother? Misty Roberts received a 90 day sentence for raping her son's friend during a pool party where the sixteen year old was drunk. The prosecutors had asked for seventeen years. Not even close. Ninety days. Reading the comments after have read the outcome, it doesn't surprise me. What the heck, he enjoyed it, right? An older, pretty woman who had clout (she was the mayor at the time of the incident) comes on to a young male who is asking for it.

There are a hundred million stories of young males losing their virginity to older women. Many speak of the experience fondly, a rite of passage. Sixteen. Practically a man. It's different for boys coming of age. They want it. 

No, it's not different, but seems to be accepted in our society. It is a very complicated and vulnerable time for young adults exploring endless possibilities. The body is changing, as well as brain development. The part where we can assess risk factors doesn't even mature until our mid- twenties. 

So, it's up to an adult to do the right thing. 

Misty Roberts failed.

The judge who gave her ninety days failed.

The message is clear. He's a horny young male with needs and desires. He got what he wanted.

Ninety days. That's not a slap on the wrist. It's a slap in the face. 

On a side note- Misty's brother was also convicted of  rape, including with a minor. The family that plays together...

Comments

ex-ferrer said…
The People article didn't mention Robert's having children of her own. If she doesn't and is throwing pool parties for local kids, that raises a lot of red flags that would indicate that this wasn't the first time. Wonder what growing up was like for Misty and her brother?
Maggie said…
I know she has the son, the same age as the victim. I'm not sure about her marital status either. I think she was married, too. A real winner.

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