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The best response I’ve seen to Pridemore’s marital counsel is this modest proposal, which was forwarded to a feminist list:
From: Caroline H.
Sent: Fri 3/23/2012 11:40 AM
To: Rep. Pridemore
Subject: In response to your comment about divorce in case of abuse
Mr. Pridemore -
I would like to make a deal with you. I propose we live together (I'll even relocate to Wisconsin!) for a year in an abusive relationship. I'll beat the shit out of you on a regular basis, verbally assault you, make you live in extreme fear, break down any shred of self-worth you might have, all that good stuff. After 12 months, we can both reevaluate our positions on the issue.
Granted, you don't know me well enough to "love me," thus giving you happy thoughts to call on when I'm beating you violently, but let's see what we can work out. What do you say? 
Regards,
Caroline H.
Arlington, Virginia
From The Nation - Katha Pollitt
http://www.thenation.com/blog/167037/wisconsin-gop-legislators-go-after-single-mothers?rel=emailNation
I know I shouldn't be shocked by anything the Republican propose anymore, but finding out about this today...I stand corrected.
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