Why is the VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) even on the books? Is it not a clear contradiction to the 14th Amendment, providing EQUAL protection under the law? It seems ridiculous to me that only women can be legally protected from domestic violence, when it's been shown that men and women commit acts of violence at similar rates. If a woman beats a man, throws something, threatens with a weapon, etc. is this not a crime?
If we are truly interested in equality, why not have laws that state NO gender biss? Do we not really care about any man if he is abused, beaten, threaten, assaulted, etc.?
Why is this law allowed to continue to be on the books?
2007-05-30
15:50:12
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