The  great differences among departments shows by itself that a procedural review is in order.  Clearly the number of cases deemed unfounded is surprisingly high, and clearly this is partly due to some differences in the way statistics are recorded.  It also seems likely that some departments are investigating cases in a way that unduly discourages complainants.

Why then so many hostile comments?  Obviously many men believe the system is biased against them.  I believe this is true in some ways.  For example, if two drunks have sex, it is unjust to treat one as an innocent victim and the other a wicked predator.   Deciding after the fact that one has been abused is problematic.  There are also many false and unpunished allegations of abuse in marriage and custody disputes.  

The policing of sexual relations is very difficult.  But women's advocates also have a point.  Rapes do occur and many go unpunished.  Consider how you would wish your daughter to be treated.