Press Release
April 17, 2016

GRACE POE STATEMENT ON DUTERTE REMARK ON AUSTRALIAN RAPE VICTIM

As a woman, I take offense at this statement of Mayor Duterte about the rape victim.

It is distasteful and unacceptable, and reflects his disrespect for women. No one, whoever she is and whatever her looks may be, deserves to be raped and abused. Rape is a crime and no laughing matter. We should all be outraged at abuses against women.

While some may seem impressed with the mayor's nonchalance and tough talking stance, he should be reminded that at all times, women, men and the LGBT alike should be treated with dignity and respect.

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