Virginity as a Mitigating Factor

http://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/europe/02/17/italy.abuse.reut/index.html

Can I just say that this is horrible, aboniable, and any other evil like word you can think of? As if previous sexual experience excuses someone from committing a crime. It reminds me of "My Short Skirt" from the Vagina Monologues. As it is V-Week right now, I hope people are railing on this issue left and right. Remind me to not go to Italy.