Domestic abuse bill brings men's rights to light

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'A bill proposing to increase fees in order to support domestic violence service agencies was heard Wednesday in the Senate Judiciary Committee. If passed, the bill would designate a percentage of funds specifically for organizations that provide domestic abuse services for military members and veterans.
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Opponents of the bill voiced concerns the current funding for domestic abuse services has done little to prevent abuse. Many of the men who testified also thought the proposed legislation would promote a misconception that men cannot be victims of abuse.

According to Dr. Charles Corry, president of the Equal Justice Foundation, domestic violence cases have nearly doubled over the last decade, meanwhile the state's population has grown by just 23 percent during this same time period. Corry maintains this disproportionate increase proves current funding is not being used effectively.

"What happens is for these people to get more money and keep their budget up, they have to report more cases," said Corry. "More money means more charges filed."

Cliff Smedley also testified in opposition of the bill. He was once wrongly accused of domestic abuse and sees himself as a "victim of the domestic violence industry."

"Men don't have a monopoly as abusers, and women don't have a monopoly as victims," said Smedley.'