Gay-Bashing Bully for Prez 2012!

[DanaC]

No, you just misunderstood my point, or I didnt make it clearly enough. I absolutely would advise any woman to leave a man who hit her, because the chances are he will do it again. the only circumstances in which I can see staying being even remotely a good prospect is if the guy has sought help (or in the case of some men who've been convicted of spousal abuse, been offered) to better understand why he abuses and how to stop.

What I was saying is that it is not inevitable that people won't change. But more importantly, I think change is likely when we're talking about youngsters.

[infinite monkey]

Originally Posted by DanaC

No, you just misunderstood my point, or I didnt make it clearly enough. I absolutely would advise any woman to leave a man who hit her, because the chances are he will do it again. the only circumstances in which I can see staying being even remotely a good prospect is if the guy has sought help (or in the case of some men who've been convicted of spousal abuse, been offered) to better understand why he abuses and how to stop.

What I was saying is that it is not inevitable that people won't change. But more importantly, I think change is likely when we're talking about youngsters.

I was especially cynical today. In my more relaxed mood I'm willing to concede this point. I've said many times that you hear the stories about the kid who made it out of the worst circumstances, rose above, worked hard, and succeeded. I believe those stories happen because someone or something made them see things in a new llight. I can't say that Rom might not have had something similar happen to make him see a different way. I hope so, but honestly I'm hanging my hat of hate on this. Not a right thing to do, though.