Lindsey Rupp's Aug. 28 article, "Rape policy mandates reporting," on the improved University rape reporting policy was captivating and informative. It was important to notify the campus of the changes, which hopefully encourage a more proactive anti-sexual assault culture.
However, Women's Center Director Ada Gregory's comment suggesting that Duke (male) students are the "cream of the crop" of sex offenders is ludicrous and thoughtless. I feel that high IQ has nothing to do with rape. In my opinion-and I feel this sentiment would be echoed-the intent to rape suggests a lack of intelligence, judgment and respect. Gregory's assertion is offensive to the vast majority of males at Duke who are not interested in using their "cunning" for the purpose of rape.
We are all against rape and sexual assault. Hopefully Gregory is aware of that and will abstain from offensive blanket statements in the future.
Jake Stanley, Trinity '12
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