There are an estimated 26,000 (yes, you have read it correctly) sexual assault incidents every year in the American military. Of this number only 3374 are actually reported, and a tiny 238 result in prosecution. And the prosecution is under the control, not of trained legal people, but of commanding officers. In others words every female is fair game. It represents the triumph of crude power over decency. So far nothing is being done about it.

Epicurus was the first person in recorded history to assert the equality of the sexes (and welcomed slaves and freed slaves in his philosophical garden as well). All modern Epicureans should support freedom from assault for women and the expulsion from any organisation whatsoever of anyone guilty of misusing his authority.

Setting aside violent assault, which is disgusting, what amazes me personally is why some men continue to grope women in such a vulgar and uncivilized manner. It is much more fun and infinitely more rewarding to use charm, affection and subtle persuasion. But I suppose that takes too long? Crudity and insensitivity seem to be normal for too many.