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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.

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  • Friday, October 26, 2007 03:35 PM

    @aka

    Is hidden camera what you would recommend for a woman whose spouse was coming at her with a bat? Take it that first time then get on tape next time? Or maybe try to establish a pattern by taping the first 10-15 incidents where he hits her with a bat?

    Yeah right.

    I think you are right about the real option. Stop it before it reaches that point. A man is well within his rights to leave an abusive relationship.

    But you should acknowledge that doing so means giving up his children, his home, and a large portion of his income, and his social standing. That's simply the social reality. You can't video tape your way out of it.

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