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In reply to the discussion: Well, one thing's for sure: women who die for a cause or as heroes sure don't get as much attention [View all]opiate69
(10,129 posts)101. Wow.. I don't know that I've ever seen an "alert result" post get juried and hidden... weird stuff..
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Well, one thing's for sure: women who die for a cause or as heroes sure don't get as much attention [View all]
BlancheSplanchnik
Mar 2013
OP
thank you! This is what I'm talking about. Amina's act is absolutely courageous.
BlancheSplanchnik
Mar 2013
#9
no. I said, WOMEN (not MUSLIM women) who risk their lives or die for a cause get attention--but
BlancheSplanchnik
Mar 2013
#58
Malala's case did not receive as much attention or support from men? Are you serious?
idwiyo
Mar 2013
#66
The comments I saw in Amina's threads (including those from men) were focusing on her bravery,
idwiyo
Mar 2013
#81
I'm referring to several posts that have pointed to the fact that Tunisia is quite Westernized.
BlancheSplanchnik
Mar 2013
#17
the elephant in the room "the tendency for people to give women more attention when they sexualize."
bettyellen
Mar 2013
#77
While the word "vagina" is used for its shock value all over the popular media.
BlancheSplanchnik
Mar 2013
#29
I know! I objected to a filthy, vile word introduced and STILL defended by some,
polly7
Mar 2013
#52
Yup.. and don't you dare call them on it, lest you be dismissed with the "tone argument" canard.
opiate69
Mar 2013
#68
Theo Van Gogh was murdered in Amsterdam. Looks like there is no such thing as "too far"...
idwiyo
Mar 2013
#32
last I read she was safe - safer than most women in lots of neighboring countries.
bettyellen
Mar 2013
#38
No disagreement from me. I just don't get it that some of the people here keep insisting its
idwiyo
Mar 2013
#62
thank you! This is what I'm talking about. Amina's act is absolutely courageous.
BlancheSplanchnik
Mar 2013
#19
no thanks given. Rosa Parks was actually risking her life by refusing to give up her seat.
BlancheSplanchnik
Mar 2013
#49
no, but I thought the topic was about protesters trying to get media attention
bettyellen
Mar 2013
#48
It's about nudity. Protest or no protest. That's obvious. You do know that nudity is perfectly
idwiyo
Mar 2013
#75
Public or not its still nudity. What's makes public nudity different? Why is it important to control
idwiyo
Mar 2013
#85
"Social Justice Warrior" is the new RW/ MRA pejorative used to accuse internet posters
bettyellen
Mar 2013
#82
You said that Salmon Rushdie is still alive and was wondering if the threats are real.
idwiyo
Mar 2013
#84
In Amina's case there is also a cleric who already called for her death. Not a government issued
idwiyo
Mar 2013
#94
Wasn't Rachel Corrie killed in the context of the Israel/Palestinian conflict?
Squinch
Mar 2013
#105
Blanche, I think you nailed it regarding the false sanctimony we are seeing here
bettyellen
Mar 2013
#26
The only thing that got this talked about on DU was 'tits' in a thread title
muriel_volestrangler
Mar 2013
#71
She's attacking women who are standing up for their own rights, remember
muriel_volestrangler
Mar 2013
#92
Wow.. I don't know that I've ever seen an "alert result" post get juried and hidden... weird stuff..
opiate69
Mar 2013
#101
I have to guess somebody figured it was further victimizing SB by posting what that juror said..
opiate69
Mar 2013
#107
Amina's actions are about Muslim men controlling a woman's clothes, body
riderinthestorm
Mar 2013
#111
Yeah ... good luck with that, don't hold your breath. In the meantime, here's a pig
polly7
Mar 2013
#117