Violence Against Women Act is Working

The Violence Against Women Act must be reauthorized because it is working

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Funny how most of these people who support VAWA are either women or/and in the industry that only help women! Hummm! You women are totally sexist and I pray god that all of you women are exterminated soon!

John of NY 7:52PM September 08, 2012

Better than the Duluth Protocol

I would like to see the following legislated, given the actual facts about false DV charges. When the Police come to call, why not take the woman for 72 hours forced psychiatric evaluationat a hospital. Have her physically evaluated for actual signs of DV & also run a PCR DNA sequence to look at ger chromosome pair 15. If she proves to be a nutter, tattoo her forhead with a biohazard sign. You would be seeing that on about 1/6 to 1/4 women. Then they can be avoided like the plaige that they are.

Robert in Toronto 12:40PM May 29, 2012

BOYCOTT WESTERN WOMEN

Why men should not marry western women

I am an American man, and I have decided to never marry an American woman. In a nutshell, American women are the most likely to cheat on you, to divorce you, to get fat, to steal half of your money in the divorce courts, don't know how to cook or clean, don't want to have children, etc. Therefore, what intelligent man would want to get involved with American women?

American women are generally immature, selfish, extremely arrogant and self-centered, mentally unstable, irresponsible, and highly unchaste. The behavior of most American women is utterly disgusting, to say the least.

I encourage ALL American men to NEVER MARRY American women, and date/marry only foreign (non-American) women.

Tens of millions of American men have had their lives completely destroyed by American women through the following crimes:

1. False rape accusations (it has been proven that up to 80 percent of rape accusations are FALSE)

2. False domestic violence (DV) charges (same as above)

3. Financial destruction of men in divorce courts through alimony and support payments (women get up to 95 percent of their ex-husband's income and savings, as well as the house, car, etc)

4. Emotional destruction of men by ex-wives who have stolen their children from them and forbidden the fathers from having custody or contact with their own children

5. Divorced dads who commit suicide as a result

Not one single American woman has EVER condemned their fellow American women for committing these crimes against men. Silence means consent. Therefore, American women support and enjoy destroying men's lives and causing men to commit suicide. Apparently, American women think it is okay to be a criminal, just as long as you are a woman. Therefore, is it any surprise that a huge percent of American men no longer want anything to do with American women, other than using them for easy sex and then throwing them away?

Another reason to never marry or have children with an American woman: 60 percent of child abuse/molestation in America is done by WOMEN to children, according to US Government statistics. Therefore, the majority of child abuse/molestation in America is done by WOMEN. Also, did you know that 1 out of 4 women in America take psychiatric drugs for mental disorders? Yes, AMERICAN WOMEN ARE INSANE! Oh, and just one more interesting fact- 70 percent of criminals in America were raised by single mothers. Single mothers produce future criminals. Criminals destroy society. Thus, feminism destroys society.

When confronted with this evidence, American/western women will deny any responsibility for their own criminal actions and behaviors, and will attack the man who is presenting these facts and evidences. This is proof that American/western women are a bunch of liars, hypocrites, and criminals. They REFUSE to accept the FACT that they have destroyed tens of millions of men's lives and ruined the lives of millions of children

John Rambo of NY 5:46AM May 07, 2012

Domestic violence: YWCA USA has created some new infographics to help illustrate how violence affects women and to raise awareness about why Congress needs to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) now.

More info: http://www.ywcablog.com/2012/04/24/senate-playing-politics-with-violence-against-women/

Deborah Tucker of TX 12:07AM May 02, 2012

The "Violence Against Women Act" has saved the lives of thousands of women and children. Despite the comments of people like Crouse and Wood if it weren't for the decades of courageous work by feminists they wouldn't have the vote, get a proper education let alone have a shelter to find refuge in when a woman's life is in danger.

They don't have to exercise these rights feminists have obtained for them through great sacrifice and risk - let them refuse an equitable wage and decline the right to vote rather than cynically and hypocritically attacking those who secured them these rights in the first place.

Betsy of MA 1:48PM April 13, 2012

Because of VAWA our community has incorporated a multi-disciplinary response to domestic and sexual assault response. Such response allows perpetrators of domestic violence, both male and female, to be held accountable and provides victims the opportunity to select services they feel needed for their situation. The failure to reauthorize VAWA will have an immediate impact of our community ability to assist victims of domestric violence, both male and female.

Thomas Kinney of CO 1:36PM April 09, 2012

YES:

You are right Debby,

Gender Based violence is a grave reality in the lives of many women and girls in Africa. It is a pervasive human rights violation, a public health crisis, and an obstacle to equality, development, security and peace. It’s an aftermath of the destructive gender norms dominated by negative masculinities and manifested in sets of traditions and customs that continue to demean women while destroying men and boys at the same time.Male inferred dominance over women has past extractions and its functions and manifestations change over time

gender based violence has devastating consequences to women and men, our families and the broader community. It increases women’s vulnerability to HIV infection and dents AIDS management efforts. It augments reproductive health problems and negatively affects women and girls general well-being. It decreases their ability to freely participate in their families and communities. Gender based violence hurts children, men and families by creating a culture of fear and mistrust that leads to the lack of intimacy, safety within familial and intimate relationships

Wanjala Wafula 4:40AM April 08, 2012

YES:

You are right Debby,

Gender Based violence is a grave reality in the lives of many women and girls in Africa. It is a pervasive human rights violation, a public health crisis, and an obstacle to equality, development, security and peace. It’s an aftermath of the destructive gender norms dominated by negative masculinities and manifested in sets of traditions and customs that continue to demean women while destroying men and boys at the same time.Male inferred dominance over women has past extractions and its functions and manifestations change over time

gender based violence has devastating consequences to women and men, our families and the broader community. It increases women’s vulnerability to HIV infection and dents AIDS management efforts. It augments reproductive health problems and negatively affects women and girls general well-being. It decreases their ability to freely participate in their families and communities. Gender based violence hurts children, men and families by creating a culture of fear and mistrust that leads to the lack of intimacy, safety within familial and intimate relationships

Wanjala Wafula 4:37AM April 08, 2012

YES:

You are right Debby,

Gender Based violence is a grave reality in the lives of many women and girls in Africa. It is a pervasive human rights violation, a public health crisis, and an obstacle to equality, development, security and peace. It’s an aftermath of the destructive gender norms dominated by negative masculinities and manifested in sets of traditions and customs that continue to demean women while destroying men and boys at the same time. I made a conscious decision to dedicate my life to working for the good of others when I realized that male inferred dominance over women has past extractions and its functions and manifestations change over time

gender based violence has devastating consequences to women and men, our families and the broader community. It increases women’s vulnerability to HIV infection and dents AIDS management efforts. It augments reproductive health problems and negatively affects women and girls general well-being. It decreases their ability to freely participate in their families and communities. Gender based violence hurts children, men and families by creating a culture of fear and mistrust that leads to the lack of intimacy, safety within familial and intimate relationships

Wanjala Wafula 4:32AM April 08, 2012

I have been suffering TRUE emotional (and financial abuse) by my exhusband (Wealthy!!! Threats to "put me on the street, take the children, and ruin my life." Which has all amost succeeded because he is sooo abusive through power, control, money, manipulation, narcisism. This VAWA Law does NOT protect the victim (male or female) from False Allegations and does not provide services for the victim. It provides more "services" for the offender, even though emotional abuse is 'recognized' somewhat but NOT addressed whatsoever in law enforcement, yet alone anywhere. Victims continue to suffer. Revamping would be Nice. I will be a survivor and an advocate, and I have a story of a lifetime! (movie material)..book....But it's the abuse itself that I have been suffering for 7+ years has not been addressed whatsoever for a variety of 'unjustifiable' reasons. It simply does not help a certain group of us women victims, nor does it make the abuser get help in some cases, nor does it address legalities against the abuser for false allegations, emotional repurcussions on the victim (and their children!). So upsetting. NO. oordsoli

Leslie Bowar of MN 10:30PM April 03, 2012

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