Comments by "Karen Neill" (@karenneill9109) on ""A Year in Defiance" Someone They Knew... with Tamron Hall" video.

  1. Imagine that a man is held hostage, beaten regularly. His captor is so much stronger than he is; he is powerless to stop the beatings. His captor falls asleep. He grabs the gun and shoots the guy, then runs. He would be hailed as a hero.
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  2. I think that domestic violence has a very different quality to it. If get in a bar fight, and some random stranger came up and slugged me, I’d be shocked. I might fall, break my cheekbone, maybe get a black eye. I might have a touch of distress, but I’d get over it pretty quickly from a psychological perspective. If my partner did the same, it’s effect could be devastating. It’s tied to trust, feeling safe in your home. That person is supposed to take care of you has just hurt you. Assault and domestic violence can’t be treated the same way.
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  3. Absolutely. It’s kill or be killed.
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