Brock Turner,
I am sorry. I don't know you personally, and honestly I am so glad that I don't, but I am so terribly sorry. I am sorry that you were not raised to be a decent human being. I am sorry that you were not taught that you can't run away from your mistakes. I am sorry you were taught that Mama and Daddy's money can buy your freedom. I am sorry that you were taught that your athletic abilities automatically buy you a free pass to do as you please. I am sorry that you are the greatest example of rape culture in today's society. I am sorry that you are such a disgusting individual who will be set free despite the fact that you violently sexually assualted a young woman who was unconscious and intoxicated. I am sorry that you thought her impaired judgement was a good enough reason to ruin her for the rest of her life. I am sorry that you have a father who looks at your inexcusable actions as simply "20 minutes of action" that will ruin your precious swimming career.
If there is anything that makes my blood boil more than anything, it's people just like you, Brock Turner.
You are a classic example of why I, without even thinking about it, grab my keys before walking to my car in case someone tries to mess with me. You are the exact reason I don't attend college parties. People like you are the reason girls of all ages are taught from an early age to control what they wear, say, do and the amount they drink because somehow it may allow you to think we're asking for it. You are the reason girls know not to go to the bathroom alone. You are the reason that deep inside every girl's mind, there is that voice telling her to be extra cautious no matter where she goes. You are the exact and perfect reason as to why rape culture is still a thing in America today.
You are the reason that the victim you assaulted will never be able to fully trust a man ever again. You are the reason she will likely fall into a depression because her freedom, her rights and her protection obviously didn't matter enough for you to receive the punishment you so rightfully deserve. You are the reason she will probably never attend a party or enjoy her younger years ever again. You are the reason she'll have panic attacks when a guy walks by her, looks at her, initiates conversation with her, etc. You are the reason that she is broken. You broke her. And for what? To satisfy some sick, twisted, impulse you had? If I were Judge Persky, you wouldn't see the light of day ever again. Your swimming career would be nonexistent, I would have ruined your life just as you so easily ruined hers.
Brock Turner, I am sorry that you are a coward. I am sorry that you are the most disgusting, vile, black-hearted person I have ever seen.
But I am not sorry for wishing nothing but a miserable, despicable life for you.
If you are wondering why this article was so harsh, please take a few minutes to read the heart-wrenching letter that the victim wrote to Brock Turner. Then you'll understand
