Comments on: Domestic Violence Industry: Racist

By: Cynthia Bleuw

Cynthia Bleuw — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 18:59:38 +0000

Unfortunately, there is a lot of racism in domestic violence (dv) shelters. I work for a dv shelter that is run by a woman of color. Whenever we have space, we accept women who are black, white, green or indifferent with or without their children. We simply do not care; however, far tooooo many of our clients who have been to other shelters complain bitterly about the racist treatment they have endured in the other shelters – not only are they blatantly racist, many times they won’t accept African Americans, Spanish, or other women of color when thee have space (we get the information about the space from a central call-in point that records space and time the information about the space was recorded – even this agency complains about their racism), but they will accept women of a “certain” ethnicity. Initially, we thought that with everything the victims have had to endure, this could not be happening in the dv community – think again! RACISM is still alive and well in AMERICA and UNFORTUNATELY, it reigns supreme is some shelters! If you could be the fly on the walls at our shelter, you would find us to be anything but perfect, least of all racist. Here the ladies are black, white, green and indifferent. Sometimes we get racist clients who are immediately counseled about their racist behavior by the counselors and they are required to attend house meetings with everyone else so the air can be cleared. We can’t necessarily change their opinions about people, but we do help them to correct their disruptive behavior. It’s awful!

By: steven deluca

steven deluca — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:48:50 +0000

The DV Industry isn’t just getting our tax dollars to teach propaganda, business is adding more cash. In today’s Press Democrat, Nov 26, Santa Rosa CA is a big advertisement with HUGE lettering “1 in 4 women will suffer from domestic violence. Some of us have more to be thankful for than others.” I guess that’s to add Thanksgiving to Valentines day as another holiday to notice how men harm women. G and G supermarkets joined the YWCA of Sonoma County support this ad and it appears that G and G supermarkets is a proud partner “This space provided by a proud partner” along with http://www.celebratecommunity.org [Yes sir, let's celebrate how one in four men are violent in our community]

Another part of the advertisement is “eliminating racism empowering women” – too bad that didn’t add “eliminating sexism and propaganda” empowering better relationships between the genders.”

If anyone wants to pass this propaganda on to others (RADAR) (Glenn Sacks?)maybe someone with a little clout can write to the paper – or maybe if a few of us do, we can show how this business should lose business for teaching hatred and fear of men.

letters@pressdemocrat.com 200 words or opinion pieces “Close to Home” 650 words.

By: amfortas

amfortas — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 03:22:41 +0000

Yes, it is the same issue, TMOTS, the same dismissal, the same bias that men have to suffer. But pointing out another group – black women- provides an extra battalion. When you are at the bottom of the pile, as men are, it is as well to hang onto the coat tail of the one above you if that one is more likely to be hauled out of the pit.

By: The Man On The Street

The Man On The Street — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:45:23 +0000

Ah yesssss…. NOW it’s an issue… you know.. since another “minority” is the recipient ‘en all.

Anyone else notice that these ‘incidents’ are IDENTICAL to what MEN/FATHERS go through since time immortal?

Oh wait, men are not on the “protected class” list…

Nevermind!

TMOTS

By: panic

panic — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:12:19 +0000

“You say that one day your husband will kill you? Why would you marry such a person?”

“You’re so silly! Because irrational violence, zero impulse control and contempt for women are what make him so attractive – like in all those cool videos! I could never find anyone attractive who didn’t abuse me, because I know I’m worthless. If you throw him in jail, I’ll find another just like him.”

And this, dear reader, fully explains the near total failure and moral bankruptcy of “domestic violence” funding.

By: Squiggy

Squiggy — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 11:32:13 +0000

The Foundationâ€™s tell-all report, â€œSafety and Justice for All,â€ reveals that â€œwhen state power has been invited into, or forced into, the lives of individuals, it often takes over.â€

Wow. Next thing you know they’ll realize that when you stick a knife into a man’s back, he bleeds.