Is the VAWA the "Hate Men" Law?
I came across an interesting analysis and discussion of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), Time to Defund Feminist Pork -- the Hate-Men Law by Phyllis Schlafly. The VAWA debate has given rise to strong emotions on both sides of this issue, and Ms. Schlafly's position can be summarized in her statement that it is "time to stop VAWA from spending any more taxpayers' money to promote family dissolution and fatherless children." This article is an interesting read, and I will post on the other side of this debate in the near future.
VAWA is an important tool to correct a recognized disparity of power. It may not be perfect, but it is necessary. VAWA also allows victimized immigrants (male and female) to escape the cycle of domestic abuse and self-petition for their immigrant status rather than rely on the mercy of their abuser.