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Thursday, October 25, 2007 12:00 AM

What's so funny about abusive girlfriends?

News about women's role in domestic violence inspires comedy, as well as cries in defense of men.
Carol Lloyd

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  • Friday, October 26, 2007 01:40 PM

    I know a lot more brawling couples than I do true DV victims

    but neither the legal system, the culture, nor the female half of the brawling couple appears to show the slightest interest in making the distinction you describe. In fact the female halves are all VERY DEVOTED to defending the current system.

    —Anonymous

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