Reply #20: None the less we need to take note that all violent crime including rape has been falling [View All]

for the last 20 years. During this same period our media has been flooded with sex and violence.

If we are to assume as the statement from the OP implies that rape can be categorized as at least in part a sexual act, then it wouldn't be to much of a stretch to other data related to the sexual dynamic in America and the impact of ubiquitous internet porn. There have been a number of studies that indicate that this "porn revolution" has had a ground shaking effect on the development of the modern sexual dynamic, especially in the millennial generation. This being said I think that is isn't outrageous to assume that pornography has had at least a partial effect on lowing the crime rate. It may be as simple as bread and circuses, give a lazy stupid person easy entertainment and gratification to keep them out of trouble.

Personally I think the roe v wade probably deserves a larger share of the credit then pornography, but that is probably even more controversial.