tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639339699258439249.post3272850893380500296..comments2024-02-03T14:41:13.330-05:00Comments on Writing Without Paper: Gang-Raped on School GroundsMaureenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13290283101378474845noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639339699258439249.post-89538650880950035162009-10-31T19:22:32.056-04:002009-10-31T19:22:32.056-04:00Hello Maureen, I remember sometime ago researching...Hello Maureen, I remember sometime ago researching rape and war -- it is considered a 'strategic tactic' in some places. It destabilizes both the male and female population. And, to have children born of rape demoralizes nations.<br /><br />It is tragic.<br /><br />What you write of is inexplicable. I wish there was some way to understand. But there isn't. It is the loss of so much that should be cherished in our society. In our psyches. In our hearts and souls. It is an inexplicable loss.<br /><br />thank you for caring so much you wrote this piece. You touched my soul.<br /><br />LouiseLouise Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13522775693728655487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639339699258439249.post-2080441890132597772009-10-28T10:50:14.521-04:002009-10-28T10:50:14.521-04:00Sarah, thank you for sharing the statistics. Numbe...Sarah, thank you for sharing the statistics. Numbers also speak loudly.<br /><br />Nancy, I appreciate your comments. This morning I read that as many as 20 individuals might have been witnesses to the two-hour ordeal. I will never understand how even one could stand there and do nothing to bring the crime to a stop.<br /><br />Ned, thank you. I was not familiar with Dr. Katz. I did look him up. For those interested, Dr. Katz's site is http://www.jacksonkatz.com. He blogs for Huffington Post at http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jackson-katz/.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13290283101378474845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639339699258439249.post-54708276090315116832009-10-28T01:04:52.681-04:002009-10-28T01:04:52.681-04:00Google:Dr Jackson Katz. Just last week I attended ...Google:Dr Jackson Katz. Just last week I attended one of his lectures as part of a symposium for the advancement of women.Nedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03833115349073235400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639339699258439249.post-47571862156545960042009-10-27T21:16:01.803-04:002009-10-27T21:16:01.803-04:00the people that did this are very lost. and i know...the people that did this are very lost. and i know that some people will do things when with others along that they would never do if they were alone. the gang mentality of it being like a family that cares where there is none otherwise. yet, there is still no one for them to look to for good direction.<br /><br />the more children that are lost, the more that will be taken down with them.<br /><br />yes, we are at war.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639339699258439249.post-83421432493906609042009-10-27T15:47:29.272-04:002009-10-27T15:47:29.272-04:00I'm astonished and outraged at this, as I can ...I'm astonished and outraged at this, as I can see you are, too. You wrote very passionately and I have to say thank you for taking the time to open your heart here. Any and every time we can bring this kind of violence and hatred forward and put a spotlight on it is an opportunity to educate people and ignite their passion about it as well. <br /><br />If you don't mind, I wanted to make a couple of other observations. First, according to the American Medical Association, 20% of girls between the ages of 14-19 have been physically or sexually abused by a "friend" or "boyfriend." But second of all, the girls aren't the only ones being abused. According to the US Dept. of Justice, 11% of sexual assault victims are male.<br /><br />We, as human beings and children of God, need to force our eyes open and look into the lives of those around us. We all know somebody who has been, is being, or will be hurt. Let us sow seeds of healing and wholeness into each other's lives.Sarah Salterhttp://www.sarahsalter.comnoreply@blogger.com