For every big social issue, there is a plethora of spokespeople. Some are well-versed, while others are just trying to build their personal brands and commenting for shock value.
I can't say what Whoopi Goldberg's motivations are, but I just need for her to stop talking about this issue altogether. Not only are her comments misinformed, but they are dangerous to women, and condones the actions of abusive men.
On two separate occasions, Whoopi has made a public statement about women putting their hands on men. I don't know Whoopi's history with men (except her affair with a very married Ted Danson during that travesty they called a movie, Made in America. Seriously Whoopi, out of all of the married Hollywood leading men, you chose Ted Danson, so your judgment and credibility take a major hit from the beginning), but I do know her way of thinking and her public statements as a media personality, are dangerous.
No, I am not advocating anyone putting their hands on another person (this includes you too parents. That is a topic for another blog), but I will say, if you are going to compare two things, they need to be of equal value.
How many men have you known who have ended up in an ER or graveyard from a beating they have experienced at the hands of a woman? When we see more actual cases of this, then we can give credence to people like Whoopi who want to admonish women rather than dealing with the men who abuse them.
So Whoopi, I respect your career. You are a great talent, but a domestic violence spokesperson or advocate, you are not. Please stay in your lane, because your way of thinking could get someone hurt or killed!
Until next time....
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