It seems today that all you see is violence in movies and sex on TV. …

I think that Deep Thoughts argues a good case against the use of pornography as the cause of rape.  More than arguing against the use of porn, he was in favor of using boxing and professional wrestling as an excuse for violent crime.  I would have to agree that his viewpoint is veritable.  In my opinion, using porn as an excuse for rape is as viable as using cars as an excuse for killing people.  All of the aforementioned subjects are merely modes of expression.  They in no way cause the proclaimed action; they do, however, provide a tool of learning.

To say that most rapists, as Ted Bundy claimed, were deeply invested in pornography is not a reflection of the medium of porn, but is rather a reflection of the persons involved.  Pornogaphy is common to serial rapists because they share a personality characteristic.  Persons with similar personalities tend to the same pastimes.  Ergo, those with an inclination to misogyny and a demeaning sexual affect will watch porn that demonstrates their interest.  For some, this will serve as an outlet, a way to express their desires in a safe zone, one in which they can get what they want without harming anybody.  However, som take it to the next level, and act out what they see.

I believe that this tendency is cultural (a view proven by the fact that Japan is notorious for the amount of porn available, and yet has few rape cases).  Perhaps it is because pornography is not mainstreamed in our culture.  It is seen, much like sex itself, as something taboo.  Asmuch as we would like to believe that our culture has changed, w We still live in a society in which women are degraded and are seen as possessions, a fact that is further shown in pornography.  If our attitudes toward women as an entity change, perhaps our pornography will change as well.