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[threeplusfire]

Some of you will say you know this. But this goes further than just knowing. it's not just about saying "Oh, I know this!". It's about DOING. It's about lifestyle. It's about every day words and actions. It's about changing the world we live in, one word at a time, one action at a time. Over and over and over again, until it sticks.

http://meallanmouse.livejournal.com/1043361.html

Yes. For heaven's sake, live what you talk.

Comments

[tsarina.livejournal.com]

When I went to the authorities about it, I was asked what I'd done to provoke such behavior, and told that they couldn't help themselves and that I'd need to toughen up.

I think I understand - that is almost exactly the response I got from my high school when a guy punched me in the face and tried to rape me in the middle of the courtyard during lunch because he heard I was gay. Obviously, they said, my immoral lifestyle incited this boy to righteous indignation.

I wish the internet allowed me a better way to express some kind of acknowledgment of your feelings and your experience - but I hear you.

[kathrynt.livejournal.com]

It's exactly the same, and for exactly the same reasons. The system of power we have right now thinks that there are cases where violence is appropriate. they're wrong.

[mattcaron.livejournal.com]

The system of power we have right now thinks that there are cases where violence is appropriate. they're wrong.

I would disagree with that. There are some cases where violence is justified, necessary, and appropriate. These folks (http://pinkpistols.org/) have it right.

[tsarina.livejournal.com]

Though there is a big difference between violence based in aggression, and violence used in self defense - at least to me. But then, the question of violence has always been a difficult one for me. I grew up in Texas with the attendant gun culture and the constant debate over the death penalty.

(And totally off topic, adorable icon with kitty!)

[mattcaron.livejournal.com]

I agree with you completely, but kathrynt seemed to imply that no violence is acceptable, ever.

Re: The kitty - that is Pretty Pirate Princess Two-Eyed Socks McGee. There's a pile of kittehpics here (http://www.mattcaron.net/photos/index.php).