What can we do to get rid of law like Violence Against Women Act?

Question

Law like "Violence Against Women Act" is very bias and sexist. It basically say that women is the only victim of violent. What can we do to get rid of such law?

For the sake of equality. Law like that should be eliminated IMO

Judging from some of the answers here it seem like women want "special rights", instead of "equal right". Further proves my point.

@The Planet: The law(VAWA) still focus on females only, so your argument is flaw.

@The Planet: the whole point of my question was to make the laws gender neutral. Read please.

Answer 1

Well major men's rights activists like Glenn Sacks are targeting that law & demanding it be gender neutral, or abolish the law altogether.

Beating ANYONE is already illegal and punishable.

Feminists wanted a very clear way to sell another "only men are violent" idea to the public.

The wording of that act was not an accident.

Rather than the "Domestic Violence Act" or the "Violence Prevention Act", it was the "Violence AGAINST WOMEN Act."

Feminists marginalize or deny female on male violence, but they know it exists.

Unfortunately politicians must cave to the feminists demands or appear like they're turning their backs on women.

Feminists know this.

Fortunately, so don't Men's Rights Activists.

We're getting the word out.

That law will change or go bye-bye.

To answer the question:

Write to your senators & demand (respectfully) a reform to the act. This will help:

http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm

EDIT:

Annette,

Beating anyone is already a crime. Raping anyone is already a crime.

Any laws outside of the ones criminalizing those acts are indeed "special."

Answer 2

Whilst I don't see the need to have an anti-violence Act specifically for women, getting rid of it completely isn't the answer. We could just update the one we already have, and give it a new name reflecting human rights rather than just women's rights.

And as for 'victim mentality'...people's emotional responses are different; some completely reject it whereas others are unable to escape it. But I've never been a victim of sexual violence so I'm not going to pass judgement on the feelings of those who have.

Answer 3

We don't have to get rid of it. We just have to amend the language to include men and children. Rename it the Domestic Violence and Rape Act.

Answer 4

When I was a kid my grandmother had a neighbor you would like. If all women were like her, they wouldn't have a need for the law. Her husband was always beating the crap out of her, and even though she had called the cops several times nothing was ever done about it. I believe it was around the early sixties or so. She was uneducated, and didn't have a job, so leaving wasn't an option. So the last time he beat the crap out of her for not fixing what he wanted for dinner, she went into the bedroom, got a shotgun, and blew a hole in him Since she had called the cops so many times, and nothing was ever done, it was ruled a justifiable homicide.

Answer 5

Well the problem is, men like you are not banding together in protest about this publicly. Most men are too easy going and they do not think to help one another protect their rights. There should also be a difference between what we prosecute as well. For instance if a woman thinks slapping her husband or boyfriend across his face is permissible, then he should be able to do the same thing to her. But in cases where the man literally smashes the face in of his female partner, those guys need to go to prison, because unless she is trying to murder you, theres no logical reason why you needed to go that far.

Answer 6

I completely agree with you. And I was married to an abusive psychopath. It's not fair to men. And as far as your comment about women wanting 'special not equal rights'...I agree as well. It's like black people wanting to be equal, and now (in T.O.) they want special 'black only schools'. It's pathetic.

And F.Y.I., if I ever, EVER, hit anyone (man or woman) I'd expect them to hit back

Answer 7

I have an existing permanent protection order and restraining order against my abusive (psychotic) ex...and I can tell you this: law enforcement repeatedly ignored documented reports that he was breaking these orders- repeatedly..harrassing me, threatening me, stalking me, stalking my friends and family members as well. Eventually, because he did not fear enforcement, his stalking led to an attempted rape and assault with a deadly weapon. THEN law enforcement finally decided maybe they should take these orders seriously. Fine time to do so...after he nearly killed me. Yep...I support this law...police officers need to take very seriously the enforcing of protection orders and restraining orders...too many times they do not, and the result has been more harm, and in some cases death- to women who have already been traumatized and abused.

EDIT: To Laela: pardon me, but what you just said is insulting to those who have been victims of violent crimes. I hope you never have to know what it feels like but if you did maybe you might think twice about opening your big mouth and speaking about a subject you clearly know NOTHING about. Victims don't want "special rights." People who are being stalked and abused want protection. We want the cops to enforce court orders. What good are restraining orders and protection orders if no one enforces them and perpetrators get the clear message that they can do whatever the hell they want? It really irks me to no end that you can spout off about people who really have been victims, as if they "chose to be" in the first place. Give me a break. You've got a lot of maturing to do. Open your eyes! And just for the record folks: Yes, I WAS a victim then...but I AM A SURVIVOR. But there are others who aren't as lucky as I. Some are buried at your local cemetary. How dare you degrade people who have been abused, raped or killed! "You can't live in a victim mentality forever" tell that to the dead!... WHATEVER. Let's see how long it takes you to heal from trauma like that. Hope you never have to find out! And Traci, if you were actually married to a genuine psychopath, you'd be the last one here saying we should get rid of this law. What is the matter with you people?!

Answer 8

Yeah you're right it should be eliminated; only it won't be. Especially, when you have the victim card constantly being played; right along with the oppression card. I don't believe in equality, still, I know that in order to obtain it those oppression and victim cards have to be done and way with, cause those will only defeat the purpose. We've all been victims one way or the other; there's no use in clinging on to it.*Edit Chris: yeah; some of those feminists ought to come to Saudi Arabia; I have no idea what good they'll do, cause they'll be squandered away inside some compound; where the Saudis won't be bothered with them; this is what I should have said in the first place. *Edit Tracy B:I hear what you're saying; once I hit this guy I was dating; not "Sam", we never dated; just got married; had a damn good reason; wanted to do a 3some with a friend and me; only my reason didn't justify the means; got the holy crap kicked right out of me; what I'm saying is you don't throw a lit match on to a puddle of kerosene and not expect it to blow up in your face, which reminds me if I knew where he was I'd apologize for calling the cops on him; could be dead now and I wouldn't even know it..*Don't worry I saw those 3TDs (rolls eyes).*Edit Tera: Oh yes, I do; didn't I just get done saying I got the crap kicked out of me, of course I also admitted I had it coming; in my case I should have kept my hands to myself, cause my reason; no matter cause the difference between you and I is that I've decided to go forward; you know put it all behind me.

Answer 9

Make feminists illegal and subject to deportation to Saudi Arabia.

As soon as the feminists are gone, most of America's problems will disappear.

Answer 10

Well, as you don't care about violence against women you would want to change laws like this (answer to earlier question). But putting the question here just shows that you want to annoy people as how many people who agree with you are actually going to be articulate and knowledgable enough to give you a useful answer?
I think you're just a trolly troll.

Edit: and we do not have such laws in the UK - not all countries do what the US does.