Rape is serious. Why do some "progressives" seem to shrug it off?

The topic of rape has made the rounds in progressive political circles in the last week or so. And the emphasis seemed to be on making light of women who find themselves targeted.

From: Oleg Volk's blog

Representative Joe Salazar may have issued an apology for his stupid comments (an apology that many found lacking), but he's not the only one who's expressed concern about women overreacting.

If you haven't seen it, check out the video of Bob Beckel on Fox News, who doesn't seem to think date rape is cause for a woman to defend herself:



Beckel later offered something billed a clarification. But even Huffington Post seemed less than satisfied.