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Judi Lynn

(160,527 posts)
35. Medea Benjamin is so tiny anyone, including another woman, could have taken her arm
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 03:49 AM
Dec 2012

and led her out.

Much more is required of people as members of society than reverting to primitive, violent levels with someone who is protesting violence against human beings.

I fail to grasp why some of those who tried to attack this thread's point don't seem to recognize there is NO PLACE for cave-man tactics in this situation. There is NO justification.

I have to wonder what kind of people raised them, by god.

People who believe you actually have the right to rush up and grab anyone, and wrap big meaty paws around women are people I would never want to know. They represent the lower end of human developement which also seems oblivious to our moral command to treat others with respect, as in the golden rule.

Burbling "b-b-but she was yelling and causing a commotion" is so insufficient from adults.

It makes you wish their parents had actually taken the time to conscientiously live the way they want their children, not wild animals, to behave when they grow old enough to communicate and associate with others. If they don't we really don't have a society, do we? It's something much lower.

I have been assaulted myself, and I most deeply despised the way they grabbed Medea. I absolutely abhor it, and everyone knws that behavior from NRA storm troopers has NO place in the world.

In answer to your question, no. cthulu2016 Dec 2012 #1
So, you are saying that was fine? They can manhandle her without regard for where they touch? Coyotl Dec 2012 #5
I am not here to teach you to read cthulu2016 Dec 2012 #9
So, do you think sexual battery or "unlawful touching" is NOT assault? Really? Coyotl Dec 2012 #13
Welcome to my ignore list. Brigid Dec 2012 #19
It is an honor to be ignored by cthulu2016 Dec 2012 #34
Do you agree with what happened to that woman? Leave out the sexual assault sabrina 1 Dec 2012 #46
no Duckhunter935 Dec 2012 #2
Why no. You say that is O.K.? Coyotl Dec 2012 #6
Um...no. HappyMe Dec 2012 #3
Why no. You say that is O.K.? Coyotl Dec 2012 #7
No -- but she was "manhandled" elfin Dec 2012 #4
Clearly. nt Comrade_McKenzie Dec 2012 #8
Let's not diminish the meaning of sexual assault nt ecstatic Dec 2012 #10
+1 Maine-ah Dec 2012 #11
So, have you had this experience? Coyotl Dec 2012 #14
yes, I have been sexually assaulted. Maine-ah Dec 2012 #16
Sexual battery or "unlawful touching" is assault, period! Coyotl Dec 2012 #12
Unwanted touching of breasts IS sexual assault obamanut2012 Dec 2012 #23
That behavior was wildly out of line, I most clearly agree with you. Judi Lynn Dec 2012 #15
Doesn't seem like she is interested... Coyote_Tan Dec 2012 #17
So, are you inferring something? Coyotl Dec 2012 #30
It doesn't seem she is interesting in rational conversations? "Rational" like strong-arming someone? Judi Lynn Dec 2012 #36
Not from this video mythology Dec 2012 #18
Since the NRA is basically a bunch of fucking thugs, it would not surprise me if madinmaryland Dec 2012 #20
i do not think so. nt seabeyond Dec 2012 #21
One of the many things I like about you is your cliffordu Dec 2012 #37
thank you. seabeyond Dec 2012 #41
This op is really bad..... Joe the Revelator Dec 2012 #22
That phrase doesn't mean what you think it means. Bucky Dec 2012 #24
No. Dumb accusation that trivializes actual sexual assault. nt Flatulo Dec 2012 #25
Would you prefer it if a choke hold or Taser was used? -..__... Dec 2012 #26
A polite point to the door, then only place hands on both shoulders maybe. Coyotl Dec 2012 #28
Do you realistically belive... -..__... Dec 2012 #29
Yes, a police officer handles it differently. Coyotl Dec 2012 #32
You're right... what was I thinking. -..__... Dec 2012 #43
No, But I Bet You Would. (nt) Paladin Dec 2012 #39
That's harsh, man. -..__... Dec 2012 #44
No. Sexual assault has sexual intent. A guard has the right to physically remove an intruder. nolabear Dec 2012 #27
Too bad she doesn't have shoulders, arms, etc. Coyotl Dec 2012 #31
Medea Benjamin is so tiny anyone, including another woman, could have taken her arm Judi Lynn Dec 2012 #35
Well stated. Thank you. Coyotl Dec 2012 #38
NRA goons on one hand and caveman tactics on the other lunatica Dec 2012 #42
I'm sorry you were assaulted and as I said I support her, but I also know nolabear Dec 2012 #45
No. She was physically removed from the room... TeeYiYi Dec 2012 #33
No. JoeyT Dec 2012 #40
I'd label more as being violated. I think of sexual assault as more involved then this BUT jillan Dec 2012 #47
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