Men will strap on women's shoes to create domestic violence awareness

Submitted by anthony on Wed, 2009-09-30 23:44

Story here here. Excerpt:

'Nearly 30 local men will step into women's fancy red heels next month to raise Domestic Violence awareness as they "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes."

These male volunteers will be showing off their footwear while emphasizing the importance of men being more involved in stopping violence against women at the Oct. 10 event.

"We wanted it very diverse because we know that violence affects everybody from all walks of life," Van Maanen said. "So we wanted men from all walks of life to participate."

"The guys were really excited about it," she said. "Then some of those guys got other men involved, which is exactly what we wanted to happen."

Historically, the domestic violence and sexual assault movement has been led mainly by women and it's time for men to get involved, Van Maanen said.'

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manonthestreet

Do you think the men will enjoy it?. May be they should put on frilly knickers as well and then they can feel really at home and express themselves fully.

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Submitted by trotter on Thu, 2009-10-01 12:25

I will, under a spell of incredulousness digress from my normal code, and break rank, what the fuck? 30 "guys" are going to wear red come fuck me pumps? This is disgusting that "men" would do this. What about the women wearing heavy construction tool belts, shackles and chains, and dressed as homeless as the majority are men?
OK, I apologize, need coffee. But really!

David A. DeLong

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Submitted by David A. DeLong on Thu, 2009-10-01 14:28

That this men should come out of the closet already.

They WANT to wear womens shoes, and who knows what else they want to wear.

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Submitted by Hulkmania on Thu, 2009-10-01 16:57

"We wanted it very diverse because we know that violence affects everybody from all walks of life," Van Maanen said. "So we wanted men from all walks of life to participate."

How is this event "diverse" if no women are participating?

"These male volunteers will be showing off their footwear while emphasizing the importance of men being more involved in stopping violence against women at the Oct. 10 event."

I don't partake in violence against women, let alone men, so how am I supposed to stop violence against anyone?

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Submitted by the_captain on Thu, 2009-10-01 18:40

At least that's how according to these nut jobs.

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Submitted by Paragon on Thu, 2009-10-01 20:32

it says :

"1st annual mangina parade".

i swear i've quit drinking this water.

some gay crap in it.

bet some of them are wearing more than women's shoes.

oh well, she's probably wearing his balls.

can you spell 'losers' girls and boys?

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Submitted by daveinga on Thu, 2009-10-01 21:34