NH Lawmaker's Endorsement of Rape Shows Clear Need for NH to Prioritize Victims' Services

Thievery isn't all bad; the thief gets some high-quality goods at an economical price.

This is disgusting. This shows such utter lack of respect for the victim. This man needs to be out of public service, at the very least.

Absolutely repulsive

This comment is utterly reprehensible. There is no excuse and no apology will erase this. As someone else noted, "theft isn't so bad because the thief probably thinks it is pretty good" Really?? This person should resign immediately and get counseling.

Disgusting. This guy should be in jail. He does not deserve the privilege of public service if he supports violence against women.

No one in a place of authority should ever say such vile reprehensible things. Get him out of office!!

We as all the people need to remember what sexual assault does to a victim. I have recently been a victim of two different cases. It is not fun at all for the victim and the recovery process is very draining. Please consider that we need everyone, including the elected individuals, to speak up to help the victims of this terrible problem- and reducing the problem. One way to reduce it is to not make it seem like fun and games for the rapist. If the rapist gets convicted (which rarely happens) they will face criminal charges (and rightfully so), and this is not fun for them. Remarks like these make sexual assault seem like fun and games, when it is the exact opposite. Thank you for your time.

This man's comments make me sick to my stomach. Rape is violence. Just like murder or some other assault. Remove this man from office or any other 'representative' who condones viokence,against women or anyone or animals.

As a NH native, I'm ashamed that this man is in a position of power. He needs to be removed immediately. NH needs to prioritize funding for domestic and sexual assault services.

This man needs to go. If he's so worried about someone he sleeps with claiming rape, he should change his behavior or get to know his partners far better before laying down with them!

He has no place in our government!!! As a mom who is battling for justice with my daughter who was raped on an over night flight and ten days in Romania by her ballet coach, these people need to be ousted from any position of authority. Our survivors need so much support!

Abhorrent statement. I continue to be baffled by these statements from Republicans!

I have been a victim of rape and, yes, my rapist quite enjoyed it. I, on the other hand, can't say the same. I tried to report it to the police and was told that my age and the fact that I was not a virgin made it impossible for me to be raped! It's sad to think that 30 years later that same ignorance abounds. It has to stop!

Are you f*cking kidding me!?!?!?!?!?!

A State-wide petition to impeach should be generated.

This nut job should be in a mental ward, not in office.

Violence is used to subdue a perceived threat. He is obviously threatened to pieces.

This dude-bro is unfit for office or legislature of any sort. Misogynistic folks make and perpetuate misogynistic laws. OUST HIM!

This is vile and disgusting. Apologize and step down. You do not belong in any position of power. I don't know what happened to you to turn you so ugly but do the right things: apologize and step down.

I also demand his dna be checked because a man that thinks like that is probably a wanted criminal.