Engster interview update

Submitted by Matt on Wed, 2009-11-04 16:56

They already have it archived. Anyway if you want to listen to it, it can be found here. My segment starts at 31:10.

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That's a pretty good job Matt. If it was me, I'd probably have started right from the beginning with the Fiebert list and studies, or maybe about Strauss.

-ax

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Submitted by axolotl on Wed, 2009-11-04 22:22

Thanks Matt. Just a couple brief points:

1. I often refer to marriage as the leading cause of domestics abuse. People who hate each other are living together because of the draconian practice of civil marriage. No amount of communication skills will ever solve this.

2. Great point on the redefining of words like violence. You might even be surprised to know that "sweet talking" is considered violent and abusive language. If you "sweet-talk" your girlfriend into giving you oral sex - that's sexual abuse of her. I even read a quote from an advocate at a women's shelter that merely getting your girlfriend pregnant is abuse (this did meet with some scorn from other advocates however).

Thanks again!

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Submitted by champ1 on Wed, 2009-11-04 23:20

Excellent job, Matt, thank you. I thought you were very clear and articulate.

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Submitted by shawn on Thu, 2009-11-05 00:08

I didn't see it yet but this is good news, thanks Matt!

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Submitted by Marc A. on Thu, 2009-11-05 01:45