Only men can stop domestic violence?

CJ writes "485 men living North of Boston have taken a pledge to effect change on other men though “attitude” — by stating the need for men to stop abusing women and children and then taking this attitude into places of work. These men are part of HAWC - which has billboards stating that they “Make Domestic Violence their BUSINESS” all over the Boston area. HAWC has Clear Channel sponsoring anti-male billboards on every major route North of Boston, every month. HAWC has put posters in just about every store front including state run facilities (even motor vehicle registry) with their anti-male DV propaganda. The state has placed actual road signs along all major roads entering many communities that read “you are entering a domestic free Zone.” May 2nd there will be a major DV walk. Bumper stickers that state “Strong men don’t bully” are all over Northern Boston area. If you look at the websites, it is easy to tell that this activism is blown out of proportion. This shelter has room for 6 people, yet the amount of presence HAWC has in many communities can not even closely be matched by any business. HAWC is perpetuating a sexist one sided feminist model on a complex sociological problem. HAWC would label and prosecute you as an abuser if you have ever “disregarded your wives thoughts.” At the same time, HAWC wants all women to study martial arts. Any ideas about doing some activism on HAWC’s Walk day? This organization is out of control.

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