The Laci Petersen case is one of the most horrific, appalling and unimaginable tragedies in recent years. It's hard enough to wrap one's head around the desperation that some men must have felt before taking the lives of their families. But, the level of selfishness it takes to commit murder in order to be "free" for another relationship is unfathomable.
What I find so frustrating is that, no matter how much a woman tries to express her fear and sense of danger, no one listens! I just don't get it.
A few of my coworkers were discussing the difference in how police treat men and women in domestic violence calls. Men are given more latitude, while women are still treated as though they must have done something to bring the violence upon themselves. One fellow said that the police where he lives are now required to arrest the male in a domestic violence call. I'm not sure that's the answer to trying to control a bad situation.
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The Laci Petersen case is one of the most horrific, appalling and unimaginable tragedies in recent years. It's hard enough to wrap one's head around the desperation that some men must have felt before taking the lives of their families. But, the level of selfishness it takes to commit murder in order to be "free" for another relationship is unfathomable.
What I find so frustrating is that, no matter how much a woman tries to express her fear and sense of danger, no one listens! I just don't get it.
A few of my coworkers were discussing the difference in how police treat men and women in domestic violence calls. Men are given more latitude, while women are still treated as though they must have done something to bring the violence upon themselves. One fellow said that the police where he lives are now required to arrest the male in a domestic violence call. I'm not sure that's the answer to trying to control a bad situation.
July 30, 2008 - 7:32pmThis Comment
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