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In reply to the discussion: How to know that you hate women [View all]Stonepounder
(4,033 posts)97. At the risk of getting trashed
and to inject a touch of levity, while not disagreeing with the OP in the slightest, I think the Dixie Chicks put the message out there in no uncertain terms with 'Goodbye Earl'. (See
for a spot on video.)It drives me to distraction that our judicial system still doesn't take domestic violence seriously, so men feel they can beat on women with impunity, knowing that nothing is going to happen to them. But it seems that men are taught from childhood that picking on those weaker then they are is a OK and is a way of showing that they are 'real men'. And nobody really does anything to stop it. Until we, as a society, decide that this type of behavior is wrong, until our courts decide to treat it seriously, until repeat offenders are subject to three-strike laws, then women will remain the one group that impotent little pricks can bash with impunity.
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If he only shot one woman....would you ask if this was "a regular part of his life"?
VanillaRhapsody
Sep 2014
#39
it was just pointing out the irony of that statement....please read the new text I added to
VanillaRhapsody
Sep 2014
#42
"he just doesn't think much of her "- I actually disagree with this point... here's why:
Veilex
Sep 2014
#119
to someone who HAS walked several miles in the shoes of an abused woman....
VanillaRhapsody
Sep 2014
#152
It should have become very clear that I know what I am talking about....
VanillaRhapsody
Sep 2014
#165
I have them because I was married to a man JUST like this for 16 yrs.....and I
VanillaRhapsody
Sep 2014
#168
"you are ignoring a systemic problem of hatred" - I realy dont think Mindwalker is
Veilex
Sep 2014
#122
I don't give a fuck why my ex husband hates women.....it doesn't matter
VanillaRhapsody
Sep 2014
#130
What you're describing... Refusing to call it "hatred" is the worst kind of hair-splitting IMO.
nomorenomore08
Sep 2014
#78
We can at least show them that venting that hatred on another human being is totally unacceptable.
nomorenomore08
Sep 2014
#141
If nothing else, how can you know a stranger's psychology well enough to say who he does
nomorenomore08
Sep 2014
#76
Just putting a point on a "bingo card" doesn't actually address it. [nt]
Jester Messiah
Sep 2014
#36
A man should never, ever, hit a woman, but should they all be punished the same?
Dustlawyer
Sep 2014
#41
OMG....AGAIN with this shit....HOW is it always always always men around to make sure to remind
VanillaRhapsody
Sep 2014
#52
Really! My post is on topic, you just don't like what I had to say. My main point is,
Dustlawyer
Sep 2014
#74
I thought it was pretty clear we were talking about beatings, not self-defense.
nomorenomore08
Sep 2014
#85
He is trying to defend Male Priviledge! The privilege to STILL believe women are beneath you
VanillaRhapsody
Sep 2014
#45
Hmm, let me think, ummmmmm..............yep, hate is the correct word to describe violent males'
Dont call me Shirley
Sep 2014
#118
Excellent piece by a brilliant young man who sees the context. We need leaders like these!
freshwest
Sep 2014
#13
Yes, you have expressed the progressive view. The other way is not progressive. Thanks for clarity.
freshwest
Sep 2014
#49
Sort of like sexual assault, in a way. People don't want to believe it can happen to them or
nomorenomore08
Sep 2014
#86
I agree, but hitting a woman is especially vile, as men are physically stronger.
chrisa
Sep 2014
#89
even there, i would say the emphasis on the gender distinction does more harm than good.
unblock
Sep 2014
#93
The issue is innate physical differences that are sex-specific. The two cannot be separated.
chrisa
Sep 2014
#143
The dynamics of these relationship situations (power, oppression, violence) ...
CaptainTruth
Sep 2014
#90
If violence against women is intolerable, what does that imply about violence against men?
Threedifferentones
Sep 2014
#91