testing mel's Journal - January 14, 2009

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Wednesday, January 14, 2009

8:50PM - Of domestic violence

I was watching a program on Channel U and the topic of the day was violence in our society today. One of which, was domestic violence.

The host Quan Yi Feng said it best:
"If a man hits a woman once, there will most probably be a second time."

I definitely agree with that. I have ZERO respect for any man who hits a woman. In any circumstance, a man should never hit a woman, no matter how angry he is or how bad the situation is. I think a man who hits a woman is a coward.

Think you're a such a powerful man who wants to exert your force on the physically weaker sex? Be a REAL MAN and take on someone your own size.

Why did this topic strick a chord for me?

I remember how someone I know told me that he slapped his ex gf because he was very angry with something she did. He did not sound the least bit remorseful about slapping her.

After hearing that from him, I lost every little bit of respect I had for him as a person.

I think even if a woman did something really bad (strayed with another man or whatever), a man has the right to be angry but no right to hit a woman.

Current mood: thoughtful
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