Comments on: Senate passes LGBT-inclusive domestic violence bill

By: Diane McLaughlin

Diane McLaughlin — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 03:27:17 +0000

The bill was originally written because of the prevalence of violence against women in domestic situations. However, over time we've discovered that domestic violence goes both ways. The VAWA should cover everyone. Who cares what the title is, as long as the law works.

By: Diane McLaughlin

Diane McLaughlin — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 03:25:07 +0000

It's time for the GOP House to get off their lazy asses and do their jobs. The VAWA is a worthwhile piece of legislation that has been adapted to meet today's needs. If they don't pass it, I guess we'll know who in the House actually approves of domestic violence.

By: Robben Wainer

Robben Wainer — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:23:59 +0000

My initial exposure to gay preference had a somewhat traumatic effect on my perspective. Yet it was the intolerance of out right chauvinism that I felt the most brutally assaulted by. The more congress passess laws against these forms of crime and punishment that feed homophobia until there is no escape from victimization, the more of a contribution it will be making in supporting those whose orientation is a natural state of intimacy in their affections.

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Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:06:17 +0000

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By: Andrew Jackson

Andrew Jackson — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 17:32:15 +0000

The wheels of change have finally started to turn! This is a great start. As we know the govenrning bodies may help the process along and we need to take a more active part in educating the victims of domestic abuse. Especially the children of domestic violence. Here at http://www.CDV.org our mission is to end the cycle of violence with the children. A trailer for a documentary that we launched: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPcsuNbnJ68 is a powerful reminder of how wrong these situations can become. Let's break the cycle of violence.

By: Rosita Libre de Marulanda

Rosita Libre de Marulanda — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 02:46:38 +0000

Then, this would not be a Violence Against Women's Act but a domestic anti-violence act.

Previously, lesbians were protected under VAWA.

Now, the expanded version will protect straight men as well gay men and men who identify as women. So, it no longer is a bill about violence against women. Or, will it cover the whole adult population except straight men?

I agree that everyone deserves a violence-free existence. My problem is the inclusiveness language of those who are not women into a bill that aims to protect women from violence. When it comes to money, of course, the bill can get very exclusive as in, according to the Blade:

"• Finally, the bill sets up a grant program specifically aimed at providing services and outreach to underserved populations, including programs that provide care specifically for LGBT people."