The Man Trap

Rapex - dubbed the 'rape trap' - is a product worn internally by women. The hollow inside is lined with rows of razor-sharp hooks, which are designed to latch on to a rapist's penis during penetration. They can only be removed by a doctor. [More]

Well this is going to get someone killed. I wonder if they indemnify against a violent revenge reaction?
Can you imagine the outrage: You can't defend yourself, but we expect you to self-violate so others can't. Oh, and have fun feeling that intrusion and admission of subjugation inside you all day, and never mind the small probability of toxic shock--that is, assuming you're in a place where frequent cleaning isn't an issue.
Good grief.

I've addressed the evil absurdity of the South African rape crisis here, along with the total dismissal to consider armed self defense--the only thing we know works, as an option. All I can add to this latest development is "What works for Planet Gelgamek isn't necessarily what's going to work for the rest of us here on Earth."

[Via Zachary G]

UPDATE: I just had a thought--I wonder if we could get some of these made up with the Million Mom March logo...?
UPDATE 2: KABA Newslinks has this story too, and "Bleeder" has a very perceptive comment:

Not sure I would want some sub saharan dude bleeding all over my vaginal cavity...there's a good bet his blood will transmit any number of diseases that will result in a slower death. A well placed shot assists in avoiding bodily fluid contact.

Figure: if one in five South African adults are HIV infected, we can assume the odds will be even higher for someone engaged in violent criminal activity ( a high risk subculture in itself) like rape, where contact is generally "unprotected" (in more ways than one).