But he said it was the responsibility of governments and individuals to "come together and support each other and prevent violence in our community by changing community's attitudes towards women and family violence."
Hi everyone, I'm new here, though I've been a lurker for awhile.
This case has absolutely devastated me. I can't even expressed how frustrated and rage-filled I feel. But I also wanted to say how refreshing it is to read all of your comments, and how there is absolutely no victim blaming here. It's comforting to know others don't see it as a fact of life that women are going to be killed and need to adjust their behaviour accordingly, but are willing to completely lay the blame where it truly lies: on the men who choose to commit violent acts against women.
On another note, I watched SP's youtube videos, and as garbled as they are, a couple of things stuck out to me (aside from his obviously disturbed mental state). 1., his fixation with the "rape" of his ears. How ironic is it that he is so disturbed by this, given what he's just been charged with? This is someone unable to feel sympathy for anyone but himself. 2., he mentions Rosie Batty and feminists in his videos, even blaming Rosie for the death of her son. This is a man who hates women.
Anyway, thank you all again for your posts, they offered me a lot of comfort last night when I most needed it.
BBM. Hi Zwiebel, he can say that before the magistrate, but it depends upon which Law applies to him once he is assessed. He has allegedly murdered an innocent victim in a brutal stabbing, then violently assaulted two others who needed to be taken to hospital, and violently subdued another woman in a bookshop, allegedly began to rape her, but was interrupted by other men who chased him away. He is a clear danger to others in or out of prison. IMO he will be medicated in a 'takedown' by injection. This procedure is used for inpatients suffering paranoid schizophrenia who refuse reasonable requests to take their medication. My opinion only.
What planet is this guy on???
The "community" can't do anything to keep violent and predatory offenders behind bars! :facepalm:
And the Govt's answer to domestic violence seems to be commissioning more posters and slogans and talky committees. Big whoop. What about serious jail time for psychotic husbands and dads, when they FIRST make threats against life? What about not waiting until the victims are dead? What about mandatory LWP or lifetime max. security psych hospital for cut and dried, violent murder instead of 15-20 years? How about attempted murder with a weapon being treated the same as murder? It's like they penalise the victim for surviving!!!!! I could just blow a gasket.
I am SO happy about this "Enough is Enough" rally. I am 100% there in spirit, and am very sad I cannot be there in person. Because this is what we need right now - constant, loud and unrelenting protest about the Govt's utter failure to protect its people in one very obvious and easily changed way.
In one of the videos - seen by Daily Mail Australia - he [Sean Price] shares his thoughts on criminals. 'These people who do these crimes don't think about the consequences and the aftermath. It's all about having a good time, about instant gratification,' he says.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3005919/My-ears-feelings-real-bizarre-rantings-man-charged-stabbing-schoolgirl-Masa-Vukotic-death-posted-online-two-weeks-murder.html
http://www.news.com.au/national/vic...a-vukotic-murder/story-fnii5sms-1227272712105
A very good read, but much too long for me to paste bits and pieces.
The murder of Luke Batty is a perfect example of the limitations of the community. Luke's mother reported the violence she suffered through and nothing was done! At this point, it has nothing to do with the communities responsibilities. It's about making these disgusting criminals serve the time they deserve. And that is all on the government, the judges. Victims of crime are constantly getting screwed over by sentencing.
What could Masa have done to avoid this? She wasn't out in a dangerous area or late at night. She wasn't engaging in any dangerous activities. SP doesn't even live in the area now!!
I should stop before I get into trouble..I'm not sure how much venting is allowed on here
Does anyone have a link to the events they are holding for Masa? I'm interested in going but I can't find anything on Facebook. Thank you in advance
Sad thing is though these things stop after the novelty wears off.We've been down this track before.
Thousands march to reclaim the night
Date October 20, 2012
Around 5000 people have marched against "victim blaming" in a Reclaim the Night rally, following the alleged abduction and murder of Melbourne woman Jill Meagher.
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/thousands-march-to-reclaim-the-night-20121020-27yln.html
Sad thing is though these things stop after the novelty wears off.
It takes manpower and pure persistents to get the results....not giving up when a speed bump is hit.
All these group's need to join under one group and take it all the way until CHANGE is made this time.
Noel McNamara from Crime Victim's Support Association has dedicated many years to get change in the Judicial Law and I feel it's time we all join him and get the job done.
I'm a victim from the lenient Victorian Legal System that allowed my sister's killer to virtually walk free with a slap on the wrist.
http://www.cvsa.asn.au/
Hi Nacho, here is a link:
1) https://www.facebook.com/events/1377376352569125/
I believe that there is a rally organised to meet at the Victorian Parliament House on 12th April 2015 at 11.00am to stand up for a safer city.
2) There was a march today: https://www.facebook.com/events/418462348315334/
3) Here are the organisers for another march: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Enough-is-Enough/858903817506855
Hope these links are helpful.
Masa Vukotic funeral at Springvale Botanical Cemetery on Thursday
THE family of Masa Vukotic will lay the Doncaster teenager to rest on Thursday.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/vi...alSF&utm_source=HaraldSun&utm_medium=Facebook
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In addressing violence and gender inequality, we need to consistently focus on the needs of the victim and challenge the behaviour of the perpetrator and offender. Our focus should never be on what the victim could or should have done.
The judicial system, social services, and police, need to continually remind themselves why they do what they do. It is to keep the community safe and support the victims of crime in all we do.
At that time, there was every reason to be concerned the offender would strike again.
http://www.theage.com.au/comment/re...journey-of-understanding-20150323-1m5b3c.html