January 18th, 2008
It Wasn’t Good
I was waiting in line when my friend told me a girl was attacked.
I don’t know what happened, only that “it wasn’t good.”
V-Day is a global movement to stop violence against women and girls.
See also: Office On Violence Against Women (US Dept. of Justice).
January 18th, 2008 at 10:32 am
Your cartoon nails this. It’s a bit like saying a gentle rape….
January 18th, 2008 at 11:32 am
That was so spot on - since when was anything that was an attack “good” - it’s only ever not-good.
January 18th, 2008 at 1:19 pm
Great job! Dumdad said it best..you nailed it!
January 18th, 2008 at 6:07 pm
I guess I can see that shit, you know, your point of view… If you put it into a different context, as someone battling or attacking his enemies, you can say that… Like the attack failed, or a ‘good attack’ is curbstomp that sucker who felt up the underaged chicks in the pit at the Haunted show. There’s such things as a good attack, or a good beatin. Been on the business and receivin’ end of both in my time.
Somefin’ ta think about, wouldn’t ya say?
Oh wait, you’ll say that violence don’t solve nothin. I call bullshit.
Comic is pretty today Sera.
January 18th, 2008 at 8:58 pm
Really lovely work on the comic! It’s always not good!
January 18th, 2008 at 9:09 pm
Virtual life can be really dangerous!!
Dark kiss.
P. S. By the way… is it true that the Japanese are selling land in Second Life?
January 18th, 2008 at 10:23 pm
Oh i hope she is okay!
January 19th, 2008 at 12:59 am
Absolute Vanilla. I agree with you.
Jen. I don’t know. I didn’t see anything in the news.
Klatuu. Iraqies won’t be happy dividing their paradise between Iran and Turkey. But in the end, it should be their decision.
When death comes, it matters not whether my casket is lined. My last impression on this earth will be a stain surrounded by bones.
R.T. No, violence only causes more violence, more harm than good.
Anne, Dumdad, Real Live lesbian. Thank you! Hugs to all.
January 19th, 2008 at 2:58 am
Hello Seraphine,
Thanks for Your lovely comment and visit.
I read this post a couple of times, thought I missed W-Day, but checked it up and came to the conclusion that this You put forward might be something else. Anyhow Days against Violence of Women should be 365 days a year!!!
Like Your blog and will be back
January 19th, 2008 at 3:11 am
And if women can fight back and kick the attacker’s ass, more power to them.
January 19th, 2008 at 4:35 am
For good attacks you can go to a football match, for the rest you are so right!! I have punishments in mind but I cannot write them down here.
January 19th, 2008 at 7:22 am
isn’t it amazing how often the concepts of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ are used - and so often as euphemisms! I agree with anna-lys every day should be a day against violence!
thanks.
January 19th, 2008 at 8:55 am
Duh, of course it wasn’t good! What a comment..:-S
January 19th, 2008 at 9:43 am
Why is it we only ever get riled up about attacks on women? Shouldn’t we be campaigning heavily for a cessation of all violence, rather then just focusing on single aspects and letting the rest slip by?
January 19th, 2008 at 9:53 am
Good point.
January 19th, 2008 at 10:02 am
Anna-Lys, Kimy. I agree, every day.
Fack. Women and children first -I’m joking- and you’re right. Violence against others shouldn’t be tolerated anywhere by anyone.
Erik. I have mixed feelings about game violence (or ‘controlled violence’ as it is sometimes called). There is a difference between playing hard and assault.
Romeika. Hugs
January 19th, 2008 at 2:14 pm
No, that pretty much strikes me as just about the complete opposite of anything I’ve ever remotely considered as even being slightly or in any sense, good.
January 19th, 2008 at 6:58 pm
Truly sobering reminder, and something we all need to be aware of so much more. I really appreciate your helping to raise public consciousness of this grievous issue through this outstandingly creative and insightful post, dear Seraphine. Truly, Heartfelt Bravo, and Thank you.
January 20th, 2008 at 7:08 am
Unless you are attacked at your house by that publisher’s clearing house guy - you are right it is never good.
January 23rd, 2008 at 12:41 pm
Is it ever good? Hope it wasn’t too bad!