From 365Gay.com:

"'This case is a good example of why we need a domestic violence law. A misdemeanor assault doesn't carry with it a significant enough penalty for repeat domestic violence abusers,' said Matt Meyer, an assistant Cuyahoga County prosecutor."

But is it worse that someone repeatedly assaults someone with whom they have a relationship than it is if someone repeatedly assaults a total stanger? In a similar way, isn't that the same arguement against hate crime legislation? The arguement goes, all crime is based on hate and therefore a hate crime. It should be treated equally regardless of who it is perpetrated against. So why should spouses be a special class and get special treatment?

¶ 3/24/2005 09:40:00 AM

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