Shawna,

Some people have reasons for being offended by 
using  "rape" so lightly.  Has one of your best 
friends ever been brutally raped?  It happened to 
one of my dearest friends, and she nearly died 
from the wounds inflicted by the assailant.... it 
is not something to be taken lightly.  The word 
should never be missused... never.

~Jenny