But this explanation does not seem to match the facts. For example, many law professors are having to stop teaching rape law, because so many students say it makes them uncomfortable[1].<p>Surely college students are capable of distinguishing between the threat of rape, and the discussion of relevant law in a classroom environment? So what is the safety issue here? Indeed, the end result will likely be a net <i>lowering</i> of safety in society as a whole, as a lack of expertise in rape law will make it harder to enforce and successfully prosecute.<p>[1] <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.newyorker.com&#x2F;news&#x2F;news-desk&#x2F;trouble-teaching-rape-law" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.newyorker.com&#x2F;news&#x2F;news-desk&#x2F;trouble-teaching-rap...</a>