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What does it mean?
He raped ten women; the speaker never expected it, was surprised, and envies him.
In plain terms
He committed rape, surprising everyone, and the speaker envies him.
What can you take from it?
The reaction is contradictory and morally troubling.

Where it applies

  • ethical discussion
  • criminal justice

Putting it to work

  • condemn criminal behavior

Questions to consider

  • Why would someone envy a criminal?

Another view

Envy of a rapist is ethically indefensible and likely misquoted.

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