Blaming the woman's postulates the notion that men are Jeckyll and Hyde-like creatures at the mercy of barely supressed insatiable and largely uncontrollable sexual appetities. That rape and sexual humiliation are the response to provocation on the part of women who do not take responsibilty to ensure that these impulses are not ignited. Do we really believe this? It's ludicrous so I assume we don't. - Nellie Flannery
Michele S the "but" and "however" says it all about how unfree women actually are. I make no distinction about on the street or in your own home about how safe you are as a woman from male violence. It is not about common sense. It is about male violence against women. - ro.watson
Not shocking for some of us women in the business of prevention,Carole/m. - ro.watson
Well said, Wendy! - Carolyn
Well said JoanneH , Cleary's statement that 60 Women have been killed by their partner , I think he said , over the last year ,( that's more than 1 per week ), is really shocking. - Carole/m
On the hanging calls, someone one has to do it, which hurts so many, then all those family and associates must reconcile one wrongdoing with another. Tony Cook and Phil Cleary are doing better by speaking out against violence against women, like so many of us on the Hoopla. - ro.watson
Carole/m: I could never excuse a rapist, but walking home alone was a conscious decision by the victim. Carolyn: no-one ever deserves to be raped, however some situations are more conducive than others, so should be avoided. It used to be called common sense. - MicheleS
Meanwhile, women and children continue to live in poverty and in fear of their lives. Am I the only woman in the country who feels totally disconnected from the agenda of women in the media and that stupid 'destroy the joint?' It's time someone wrestled feminism back and repackaged it for a new centuary. - Over the outrage
Voting for Joyce because the Libs are going to win govt anyway and it's pointless trying? Wow - that is a really weak reason for a vote. Can I take this opportunity to remind everyone that we, the ants, outnumber, the politicians/corporate grasshoppers by several million to one? WE hold the power but for some strange reason we choose not to wield it. When you go to the voting booth, make your voice heard no matter how futile it might feel. If everyone does it, then it wasn't futile because then all your little insignificant votes add up to one big UP YOURS. Which is how we got a hung parliament, not by some Labor dark magic or some strange paranormal mystery - we all said 'no thanks' to both parties. And why are none of the media harping on about the Nielsen poll that has Turnbull the preferred PM to Abbott by 2 to 1? THAT'S the real story. - Anna
I believe the death penalty is appropriate for crimes like Adrian Bayley committed. He won't be reflecting on the craven nature of his crime while sitting in jail, he'll be re-living it and hoping for parole one day. - Peter

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PEARL & PEWTER BRACELET

By The Hoopla

June 20, 2012

This beautiful wrap bracelet features freshwater pearls, a pewter charm, tan leather cord and sterling over brass beads.

Made to order by annaANDmolly, the bracelet can be wrapped around your wrist three times or worn as an interesting neckpiece.

Price is $70.

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Freshwater Pearl: promote sincerity, truth and loyalty. Soothes, calms, yet focuses attention.

PEARL & PEWTER BRACELET

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