HopeForTheBest
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I guess my sense of humor is missing today. What did I say that’s hilarious?
Yes. Sometimes my humor is cynical, twisted, and warped. I’ve been told innumerable times I’m pretty funny in person.
But I truly meant that if any of us begin to go off the deep end, we cannot be lemmings.
(which I just researched to make sure I identified the correct species. Seems as though it is a misconception as to mass suicide. Wiki is great.)
We must turn back to our focus. Justice for Jennifer.
I’ve tried to get going on a “Jennifer Alert” site. A “not for profit” corporation in her honor as a DV victim. Like Amber Alert. Or Senior Alert.
Not like I have all the extra time in the world. Jennifer Farber case hits a raw nerve with me. Many reasons. None important other than Domestic Violence (as opposed to stranger violence) MUST BE STOPPED. Eradicated completely. Change laws from the early “a man can beat his wife with a stick no bigger than his thumb,” to spousal rape and no drop policies. Thank you CT for implementing spousal/ domestic partner/close friend acquaintance rape.
I preached to my sons:
“1. Don’t ever take a bet and guzzle a fifth of alcohol.
“2. If you’ve had too much to drink, call me. I’ll come get you whatever time of day or night. Wherever you are at the moment. No questions asked. No sermon. I’ll come get you. My promise to you.
“3. AND WHEN A WOMAN SAYS NO, YOU STOP. NO MATTER WHAT SHE SAID, DID OR PROMISED BEFORE YOU TWO STARTED.
STOP.
Put your clothes back on, help her put her clothes back on and take her home. Do not leave her for someone else to hurt her bc she may not be able to protect herself.
Be the man you were born to be: your father’s and my son.
“With all my love, your mom.”
We, as a United Nation, must eradicate all domestic abuse/violence, whether physical, emotional or mental. Victim’s rights are as important as the rights of the accused.
That means the VICTIM should be given the best criminal defense lawyer to work with the victim, the prosecutor, the police and any victim’s advocacy groups. To protect the victim.
Novel concept, isn’t it? IMHO now is the time. Because Jennifer Farber is the reason this can move forward. Maybe slowly at first, but it’ll gather momentum.
Any feedback to the Jennifer Alert idea?
I love the idea. I have no idea how that’s done but yes!