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November 24th 2008 01:57
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Comment by Louie
Climate Red
randomthoughts
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Comment by Jayne Kearney
Writers In Writing (and other writing)
I read something today about footballers being involved in White Ribbon Day stuff and it just sounded like PR machinations to me. What would have been the bigger priority in getting them involved - to highlight the issue or to conveniently garner some positive press for an industry with a pretty poor track record in this area. Girlfriends with scars from glass attacks and gang rapes come to mind.
Hopefully there are some better White Ribbon Events happening out there...
Comment by Dianna G
I Wish This Was 42
Fictional Worlds
I think trying to raise awareness is a great thing... but the people doing it should be a little more aware themselves.
*Hugs*
~Dianna
Comment by Mrs M
Mum's Word
I saw the multimedia presentation on the Herald website. I'll be the first to admit that I really don't have a clue what these women go through so I would hope that the White Ribbon campaign could tell me a thing or two.
From what I have read in the last couple of days, the police can't do anything and government departments and their methodologies are inept.
So did this guy feel better because he doesn't hit is wife?
Love & stuff
Mrs M
Comment by Cibbuano
Hunt Famous
Orble Post of the Day
Fat Cult
Techbreak
On one hand, I know exactly what you feel... I've sat through meetings and fundraising dinners where people spoke with a tone of ignorance, and it disgusted me. Is that why you became a politician? Because you could start a speech by saying "Look, I don't know much about..."
On the other hand, I can see the appeal of bringing footballers to speak - not for the organizers, or even the victims - but to show young men that the men they look to, as role models, think that it's not cool to hit a woman.
Also:
"My father raised me to scorn the notion that ‘everyone is entitled to an opinion,' preferring the idea that ‘everyone is entitled to an educated opinion.'"
hat tip to your Pa...
Comment by Joanne Fedler
And yeah, my Pa taught me if you're going to express an opinion, do the research first.
Jo
Comment by Teresa Ralton
MRS SMITH
READ THIS
SISTERS IN CRIME
I am just skimming through past Orble posts, as I haven't had the opportunity for some time.
This is a hugely complex issue, as you would know from your time as a counsellor.
Years ago I had a cop friend who told me that often, when they were called out to 'domestics' the woman would not proceed with any charges and sometimes even abused the police, taking her wife-bashing husband's side.
That just seemed pathetic to me, at the age of 21, but when I found myself in an abusive marriage I made excuse after excuse and, inwardly, blamed myself for my husband's behaviour. I am certain that if he had hit me I would have been out that door with no going back but, because it took the form of verbal abuse and bullying, I was somehow able forgive it. It is a downward spiral and I understand how women can find themselves in these terrible situations. Raising awareness to stop physical abuse is a great thing but, from my own experience, the problem goes much deeper. It stems from an inability to admit to anger and to direct it appropriately. Psychological abuse is much harder to recognize and and easier to disguise but much more damaging.
Comment by Joanne Fedler
I am so glad you got out. Well done. You are one of the very few who ever leave.
Hope you find or have found the happiness you deserve.
Jo