ENOLA, Pa. -- "Where's the outrage?" asks Delilah Rumburg, executive director of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR) and the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC). "Consensual or not, the breast-bearing halftime show at the Super Bowl portrayed an act of sexual violence that should have offended and outraged

everyone.  Surprisingly, not everyone recognized the act as anything but

entertainment, missing the real `story' of sexual violence.   In most, if not

all states, the act of ripping a dress and exposing a breast is an indecent

assault.  Yet, entertainment goes too far when it desensitizes millions of

viewers, especially children and teens, to acts of sexual violence portrayed

as acceptable behavior.”

"Such a portrayal sends a message that sexual assault is OK and if you

want it, you take it," Rumburg added.  She expressed deep concern over how such

a lewd and tasteless act was tolerated and not recognized for what it was,

sexual violence.  She continued, "The Super Bowl brings families and viewers

of all ages together to watch one of the biggest televised sporting events of

the year.  For some it's about football, for others the advertisements but for

everyone who tunes in, it's about entertainment."

In wake of Sundays's incident, CBS, Justin Timberlake and nearly

everyone involved have offered apologies.  Yet according to Rumburg, "The real

damage is not easily remedied because the performance sent a reverberating

message that sexual violence is tolerable, and as a result, further imprints

its acceptance into our culture."

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced its intention

to investigate the incident.  FCC Chairman Michael Powell said in a statement

about the Super Bowl telecast that the "celebration was tainted by a

classless, crass and deplorable stunt.  Our nation's children, parents and

citizens deserve better."

Source: National Sexual Violence Resource Center