Rape damage people's prospect for happiness, and violates individual's rights. Therefore, rape is both immoral and criminal.
The Effects of Rape
Rape bears greater risks to the rapist than any benefits s/he could possibly obtain – which are just shallow and fleeting. Engaging in rape damages the rapist's own character and his pursuit of happiness. If a person rapes another human, s/he becomes the sort of person s/he can only despise when sane – as s/he would despise anyone who raped him/her. Thus, rape is an expression of an immoral character.
No one wants to be raped. The psychological effects of rape can be devastating to the survivor's prospect of happiness. It is not only a violent attack to the body, but also a torture of the mind. It damages a part of the “soul” – that may never be fully healed.
Some rapists use weapon, and most threaten the victim with violence or death. Thus, being raped is most often experienced as a life-threatening situation. Immense fear and deep humiliation are dominant emotions. Afterwards, many victims feel shame and guilt (but, only the rapist should feel guilt and be ashamed!).
Almost half of victims have persistent psychological problems. Approximately 1/3 of victims develop Rape-related Post-traumatic Stress Disorder – the psychological effects are similar to those seen after torture and war. Most victims experience, amongst other things, depression, anxiety, and difficulty engaging in sexual activity.
Ethical Conclusion
Any rational, emphatic person, informed about what sort of person s/he becomes if s/he engages in rape, and how rape affects the victim, will agree that rape is a gravely immoral act, and must be criminal and severely punished.
Any act that violates basic human rights, and can destroy a person's prospect of happiness, has consequences that no human deserves to be subjected to. Thus, everyone should agree that no one deserves to be raped, under any circumstances.
What You Can Do
Spread this article by any means (i.e. post it on Facebook; print it and pass it out to people).
Condemn people who blame a victim.
Oppose rape-myths whenever you encounter them.