do we know there is no physical evidence?  sex offenses are considered by the legal system, which does rank crime in general,  to be right up'" there next to murder.  it (most often) is not a physical scar or emotional upheaval - it is a soul stealer in many cases.  it does twist people for life.  and it's not just crimes against women and kids - men are victims at a highly surprising rate.  I do want to say i believe there are differences in statutory rape and not statutory...  statutory rape being between a 19 year old and a 16 year old, for instance, doesn't make sense as a crime, let alone a jail time crime.  that pair is either consenting almost adults or if not consenting, it is plain and simple rape. ( I hope the word rape does not offend anyone - if so...sorry).  and I know there are false accusations, so..
 yes we disagree - I am dismayed though because the depth of damage from that kind of assault is greater than you realize. **and a good day for you also...