tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694927555991963163.post1590042167230976602..comments2023-06-01T22:34:43.769+10:00Comments on A feminist open to criticism: I had a bad day...A socialist open to criticismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14619402773454709868noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694927555991963163.post-73840729667684020462010-08-01T09:51:08.789+10:002010-08-01T09:51:08.789+10:00Also because the MRA never mention that men may be...Also because the MRA never mention that men may be false accusers also.A socialist open to criticismhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14619402773454709868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694927555991963163.post-46851318222243140642010-08-01T09:50:44.017+10:002010-08-01T09:50:44.017+10:00@marriedfem, yes I had wondered if that also happe...@marriedfem, yes I had wondered if that also happened. If we were to decide to punish false accusers, what kind of investigation would be required? This creates more problems, how does that translate into respecting a rape victim's decision to drop charges as a result of the re-traumatising process? She couldn't be convicted of FRA without a thorough investigation and I think that would have similar problems as trying to prove rape, there just won't be sufficient evidence. <br /><br />This seems to be something that would cause further suffering for women both guilty and innocent. This is why I think therapy is the best way to deal with it. If she is lying about abuse taking place then maybe they can help her out and she wont do that again or if she was actually raped they can help her out with that too.<br /><br />As a side note I refer to rape victims as female because they generally are, I understand men and boys can also be raped.A socialist open to criticismhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14619402773454709868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694927555991963163.post-58586073330460062322010-08-01T08:35:28.186+10:002010-08-01T08:35:28.186+10:00If you google megan williams, you'll see she r...If you google megan williams, you'll see she recanted her allegations of rape and kidnapping, only to have one of the defendants fess up and say that the recant was false that rape and abuse DID occur. How many women recant based on social pressures or other life damaging situations and the defendant doesn't fess up??? I doubt it's true with every false allegation...but it's still food for thought and all the more reason that BOTH sides need to be heard out.Kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04911989413476714329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694927555991963163.post-79644585737675294672010-08-01T07:51:31.854+10:002010-08-01T07:51:31.854+10:00@anonymous, sorry I missed addressing your first q...@anonymous, sorry I missed addressing your first question. Honestly I don't know what to do with people who falsely accuse, it obviously isn't a nice thing to do. I think much research needs to go into it before I can form an informed opinion, or any opinion at all. However as with all crimes of this nature I would like to see therapy being a first step and take it from there. I am unsure if gaol time is that necessary, probably only if it is helpful as a deterrent.A socialist open to criticismhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14619402773454709868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694927555991963163.post-31796780556544814602010-08-01T07:43:15.743+10:002010-08-01T07:43:15.743+10:00@Marriedfem, thank you! It is nice to know there a...@Marriedfem, thank you! It is nice to know there are other people frustrated with the status quo as well.<br /><br />@ anonymous, I think you missed the fact that this is a highly sarcastic entry. I am against the death penalty based on the facts that it isn't successful as a detterent so in fact is just a pathetic excuse to murder people. I would suggest you re-read what I wrote or read other entries in this blog. I was basically trying to say rape, torture and death is wrong, don't do it. I was pointing out the flaws in other peoples thinking. Just read it properly before you comment please.A socialist open to criticismhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14619402773454709868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694927555991963163.post-59202566612761126542010-08-01T07:03:49.513+10:002010-08-01T07:03:49.513+10:00What would you do to those women who falsely alleg...What would you do to those women who falsely allege that they have been raped? Have them raped too? Or in the recent case of two women who tortured another woman torture them too? Or what about the women who recently knifed her boyfriend in the groin, then her sister refused to call for help so he bled to death? Would you have them both executed or just one of them? Just curious.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694927555991963163.post-75767148363515343412010-07-31T14:19:36.132+10:002010-07-31T14:19:36.132+10:00I always feel the same way!!! I'm so tired of ...I always feel the same way!!! I'm so tired of the me me me attitude...I admit I do fall in that trap from time to time, but once I realize my folly straighten up. Beautiful post!Kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04911989413476714329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694927555991963163.post-36582184777066257822010-07-28T11:50:57.862+10:002010-07-28T11:50:57.862+10:00Thanks social worker
Being a social worker has cr...Thanks social worker<br /><br />Being a social worker has crossed my mind. I am not certain I could deal with it though.<br /><br />A lot of blogs seem to repeat the equal sentencing stuff. Have you read a blog called equal but different? I found one such reference on there (most of my comments were deleted). If you want to have a look she commented on my first blog entry and said something along the lines of "you are rife with contradiction". Sorry I can't link you atm but I buzzing around like a blue assed fly.A socialist open to criticismhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14619402773454709868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694927555991963163.post-47345798726519312512010-07-28T06:30:44.337+10:002010-07-28T06:30:44.337+10:00That's a tough one. How do we keep caring whe...That's a tough one. How do we keep caring when it seems most don't? How do we keep our energies focused on where to do the most good when they are constantly pulled by multiple agendas of bureaucracy, ignorance, uncaring, selfishness? (I struggle with that one a lot.)<br /><br />My best words of comfort are: you are completely right to voice and live in this struggle. By not ignoring it yourself, painful as it is, you have one tool of prevention from becoming those who don't care or just deal with what's in front of them.<br />It's not easy, but it feels more real and it keeps you focused on where you can help.<br /><br />Hmm, sounds like you have all the makings of a Social Worker.<br /><br />And who wants equal sentences for false accusers? Sounds like that's what kicked this off. A good post for another time, perhaps.<br /><br />Hugs.Social Workernoreply@blogger.com