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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 01:21 PM

    the right for women to hit, punch, slap and kick men in the nuts is and alwasy has been considered by women to be their birthright when men "behave badly"

    the only thing that is different is that in the past a woman could be hit back if she exercised the "right" at the wrong time with the wrong person, whereas now the legal system and the culture have created a system where, (unless the man wants to go to jail, lose his house and kids or whatever) women are guaranteed that there will NEVER be a response. Yes in a REAL weaponless fight the man will more often than not get the better of the situation but that is about as relevant as whether George Bush or Saddam Hussein would win in a one on one cage fight.

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