“By getting married, the woman has consented to sex, and I don't think you can call it rape.”

—  Phyllis Schlafly

[J.T., Leonard, http://www.sunjournal.com/story/205234-3/LewistonAuburn/Schlafly_cranks_up_agitation_at_Bates/, Schlafly cranks up agitation at Bates, Sun Journal, 2007-03-29, 2007-03-30]

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