Don't Turn A Blind Eye.

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3 years ago

I shared a post yesterday regarding rape and how sex has ruined a lot of lives because they think in the direction of their blood flow and emotions, not with their heads. You can read about it here: Say No To It, Please.

I am glad a lot of people can relate to it not because they have witnessed it but because they have heard one or two stories about it and I enjoyed every comment from all those who shared their thoughts on it. It is a menace to the society which we need to nick in the bud but we are the ones to do it, not by jungle justice but by calling those people out, shaming them rather than the victims till we all get to the point where we can see it as abnormal because many people have seen rape as normal which shows how terrible the human race has fallen.

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The world is a better place when we kick start our conscience and there is no better court than the court of conscience. We seem to accept just about anything as long as the government turns a blind eye. The truth is the government will always turn a blind eye. They don't even care about the citizens and the best we are good at is the votes; that's even if it counts.

There are a lot of things the government overlook and rape is top of that list and it's sad because it all stems from the fact that as humans we don't place value on the lives of others and our government tops that. They would rather value the lives of livestock than that of humans and if you live in Nigeria you will understand this better.

Another issue we need to deal with as humans - the issue with domestic violence. It is horrible, to say the least because someone incapable of holding his fists cannot be capable of loving. How do we go from declaring undying love for one another and on the flip side we are throwing bottles and stuff and even fisting against each other when we are not training for the Olympics? Even if you are training for Olympics, does it have to be with your spouse?

Only cowards perpetuate domestic violence because they won't be able to take the fight against another man and they see the woman as easy prey. It has come to my notice as well that even women perform this act but their percentage is just lower compared to men. It's not a good thing to deal with because it shatters the world of those who are in it.

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Domestic abuse can also be in form of emotional abuse as long as it is something that demoralizes and makes the other person feel worthless then it's not worth it. I don't understand the rationale behind it as well. Does it mean that most people just want to flex their ego because they feel inadequate? I think so... Most people who feel a lack of love for themselves would naturally seek someone to mirror their frustration on so they can at least feel "in control" but it's not the way to live. It's a shameful way to live and what a coward act it is.

We need to speak up and help one another. A lot of people would say it's not their business because issues with couples are hard to meddle in and I've always held that thought too until you start hearing of how a woman died leaving her husband behind with children due to domestic abuse. And for those who were caught, the child becomes an orphan in a way since there is no father figure anymore and the mother is dead and buried which makes them be at the mercy of other family members who don't care about how they turn out. It's a horrible thing to think about which is why we need to save lives by voicing out.

We should create awareness as humans to educate people. Most people wouldn't want to come out due to fear, lack of safety, threat and even the weird thought of having their significant half change for the better because it's a woman thing to do to hold the family together. No, that's wrong... It's a woman thing to do to live as well, so enduring domestic violence is not in a way to prove your ability to hold your family together. Holding your family together means teaching them how to be strong by making bold decisions with your children in mind. Your children would thank you for it later in the future, even your family members for staying alive for them and fighting to live.

Don't turn a blind eye to injustice and anything that rips another human of the sanctity of living. No one is above the other and no one should feel inferior to another. We are all equal and should be treated as such. We all have equal rights to live and no one should get battered all in the name of love.

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Most people who do this act hardly love their spouse as they claimed and I feel they only love the idea of having someone closer so they can control that person. It's the need for control for them rather than nurturing a blossoming love. We don't have to sweep everything under the carpet which is why it's important to love with our head and heart rather than just with our hearts.

Say no to rape, say no to domestic violence or any kind of act that makes another human worthless. You are important and special, don't ever forget that even if the world tells you who you are not, remind them of who you are.

"I don't know who my grandfather was but I am so concerned with who his grandson would be" so you should be too. That's my closing quote. Maybe I would start adding closing quotes to my posts now, sounds cool, yeah?

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This is sooo heartbreaking!

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3 years ago

Yes, my friend and really annoying too.

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3 years ago

Nice write-up sir. We should always be an advocate for the victims and not a thorn in their flesh.

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3 years ago

Exactly... Spot on.

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3 years ago

There's no day had passed that no abuse were made and that's the saddest truth there is. Victims were beaten up and yet people will still gonna blame the victim. If only if all people could think like you maybe we will have a better world

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3 years ago

We all need to do better and be the voice for the oppressed. Enough of the shame and the blame the society dishes out. Thanks a lot, brother.

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3 years ago

It's sad that some people become victims to domestic violence and we are not even aware of them until something happens. I hope we can be more concerned especially when it's happening to our neighbors.

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3 years ago

That's so true... The moment we spot any we should be concerned and help... We must not wait until we start sending condolences when we could have prevented it.

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3 years ago

Our conscience will not make us sleep when something like that happens. So yes, we need to do something at once when we see something untoward is happening to another.

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3 years ago

Thank you so much, my friend. Indeed, there is no higher court than the court of conscience.

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3 years ago

These days, everybody is just living life on their own and minding their business without interfering in whatever evil is happening around them. In the past, if there's a commotion going on in a neighbor's home, people go over there to settle what ever is happening.

But these days if a man and his wife are battling it out outside, everybody will just stand at a distance and start watching, some will even film it and post on social media for clout. It's truly pathetic the way things have changed

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3 years ago

Thanks for this, the social media isn't helping either but it's the fault of individuals who choose to post rather than be of help when it matters. When the person is now dead, they will be forming useless condolences online.

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3 years ago

Exactly o, it's when someone has died that sense will return to them

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3 years ago

It's very sad.

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3 years ago

Then you hear people regard domestic violence as 'normal', the so called wise people of the society don't say all this, all they talk about is how the other person provoked them and how they should have been more careful instead of telling them that they should not have abused their partner.

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3 years ago

I am sorry to say but the world is mad. We always blame the victim for everything. "Oh, why did she wear a short and revealing outfit", "Oh, you also shouldn't have said what you said to provoke him to anger", "It's your fault and you have to endure because of your children" all those crappy statements annoy me.

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3 years ago

I wish we can make them unlearn these things

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3 years ago

Of course, they can, either through normal awareness or by force through the consequences of their actions by making stringent punishment available to them.

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3 years ago

I am strictly against domestic abuse. Not on any woman, children or house maid. This should be stopped.

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3 years ago

It should and must be stopped. It's dehumanizing.

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3 years ago

I remember the quote " The moment you raise you hand to your wife is the moment you no longer a man". Violence physically and emotional must not be tolerated.

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3 years ago

Exactly... That's why they are cowards... Shame on them.

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3 years ago

Your articles are filled with pains and problems.Your thoughts are good,man.Everyone is not have big hearts and lovely lifes,i thankfully to Allah that,he gave me a happy life. The shadow of grief is spread all over the world. Everywhere people oppress others to show themselves high, look down on them, ignore them, put pressure on them, there is torture on them. They throw mountains. But why do they do the same everywhere? These people also have hope,courage, heart,life, families, relationship but they destroyed all for just with power.

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3 years ago

Very true...a lot of lives have been destroyed for no reason at all and it's shameful...

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3 years ago

Sorry to say this.... Some men are just animals covered with human skin, their act is out of bounds , and just like you said, they lack what is called conscience.

They don't want to know how the person will feel, they don't care about the pain the person will pass through. This kind of people are capable of killing.

Yeah, someone who is battering his spouse is capable of killing her, someone who raped a woman is capable of killing her and out government is saying nothing about this. Sometimes I ask myself, which kind of country is this? Human affairs means nothing to them, even when you carry your problem to them, it will seems as if you're adding Salt to an injury.

Since the government are not doing anything, we the citizens should try out best to fight against it .

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3 years ago

The government will always turn the bad eyes and it's left to us to do right by each other.

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3 years ago

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I just wish there's a change of government, or God should just touch them so that they will be able to know the right thing to do, the increase in the rate is increasing because the government are not doing anything. Once you have your money with you, you can go scot-free.

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3 years ago

Thank you so much, Mary... I am really excited about the gold too... I hope to keep it up there and not go back to silver badge. Thanks a lot.

The government will always turn the blind eye. They never cared and won't start now.

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3 years ago

I so hate these things. I have always thought of what i could possibly do to a man who perpetrates an act of violence against my sister or my female friends, i will sha just kill that one

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3 years ago

I can feel your anger and understand it. It's an inhumane thing to do to another human, I agree more so a sister or female friend.

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3 years ago

Nowadays , people shut thier mouth and not speaking up because they are scared or sometimes they just love the person who hurt them. They seems nb with those pain and hoping that this person will change but obviously we are just tolerating those act if we keep on being silent.

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3 years ago

Very true...keeping quiet means tolerating and strengthening the molester to continue in that act. No one truly changes unless they have the will and desire to truly change.

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3 years ago

Every injustice needs a lot of attention especially if the individual who's being abused has no power at all against his/her abuser.. this article is a reminder to everyone.not .Turning a bind eye to one can save many lives.

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3 years ago

This is beautiful. Thank you so much

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3 years ago

Say no to rape... domestic violence is so rampant in our society now. I think awareness should do because ignorance is a major factor in our society. What a nice article!

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3 years ago

I totally agree. Thank you so much dear.

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3 years ago

Agree! Domestic violence happens because apparently some egotistic person preys on someone else weaker than him/her. He/She thinks he is the god whenever he/she does that. Looks like garbage to me.

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3 years ago

It's a total garbage to me too, really. Only cowards act that way...

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3 years ago

Im against domestic violence, we shouldn't let others to hurt us physically or emotionally because of we let them, they just continue to do it and you will end up being used to it. We have a voice, let's use this.

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3 years ago

Very well said... If we allow it we are empowering them to continue ... We have the voice of a lion we shouldn't let it be tamed.

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3 years ago