War on women? What war on women?
by David Atkins
It’s a day old, but…well…I have no words for this:
The GOP-led House’s version of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) would not only strip away Senate-passed protections for undocumented, LGBT, and Native American victims, it also contains a dangerous provision that violates an undocumented victim’s confidentiality by allowing immigration officials to speak with, and ask for evidence from, his or her abuser.
Visas offered to undocumented victims of domestic violence are called “U Visas” and the Senate version of the bill expanded the number of U Visas offered to victims. The House bill not only strips out the additional visas, it also contains a new provision enabling government officials to inform “the accused” that their victim blew the whistle on their abuse.
I guess I’m supposed to be civil with these people, have a nice sit-down dinner with them, and abandon my “polarized” attitude.
But then I look at they actually do and…hell no. If I don’t fight them to my last breath, I’d abandon my humanity and any sense of self-respect I might have had. They’re wrong. Morally, factually, and every which way anyone can be wrong. And I’m not going to pretend that their “perspective” is valid. Because it isn’t.
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