Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America MOMS HAVE THE POWER: American women represent 84% of all female firearm homicides in the developed world, but for years the NRA has fought against legislation that would keep guns out of the hand of domestic abusers. It seems the tide is turning. A recent article in The Economist stated that, “...the NRA’s sudden sympathy for domestic-abuse victims has something to do with the importance of female voters in this election year, and the advocacy of a gun-safety group called Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America": http://econ.st/QaWPV5
There is a funny thing about "Domestic Abuse" charges, which are not always publicized.
Husbands are sometimes the victims of Domestic Abuse, too. But when it comes to trial, the courts are loath to find for the husband instead of for the wife.
This leads ... not all the time, no, but sometimes .. to a miscarriage of justice.
In Family Court, when the testimony of the wife contradicts with the testimony of the husband, the wife is most often believed by the judge. The only exception is if the police have been involved, and their on-the-scene investigation reveals that the usual scenario of spousal abuse has been reversed from what is expected.
No, the abuse is not always physical. In fact, when a woman abuses a man (no matter what their legal relationship may be), the abuse is usually psychological.
Which cannot be covered up by make-up ... by men, or women.
There's a movie, broadcast in 1993, which dramatizes the plight of abused men:
Published on Oct 16, 2012On March 14, 1993, CBS aired "Men Don't Tell", a TV movie about domestic violence starring Peter Strauss and Judith Light. The twist: Strauss's character, construction executive Ed MacAffrey, was abused by his wife Laura, played by Light.
Based on a true story, it dramatizes the story of a loving husband, who is terrorized by the violent behavior of his wife. He had long endured the physical and emotional abuse heaped upon him by his neurotic wife.
"Men Don't Tell" was seen in 18.3 million homes, ranking third among the week's prime time broadcast, behind ABC's "Home Improvement" and CBS's "60 Minutes." Peter Strauss won a Golden Globe Award for his performance.
First telecast by CBS on May 14, 1993, according to a New York Times Story, "Men Don't Tell" was never rebroadcast on over-the-air television, reportedly because it incurred the wrath of several women's groups. Nor was it ever allowed to be released on VHS or DVD. Further, no other movie addressing this subject has ever been made, though 40% of the victims of domestic violence are men.
It has rarely been seen, because .. well, Men Don't Tell.
It's embarrassing to admit that your wife abused you. That because you are not a violent man, your "loving spouse" will take advantage of your morals. That she will taunt you to hit her, because she is certain that you will never do so. That you are so confused by her violence, you don't know how to deal with the situation.
The video is a 90+ minute movie. It may not be something you want to watch.
The movie is difficult to watch. And all too often shockingly true.
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