To Farrah and Everyone- watch this

Submitted by Zella (United States), Jun 9, 2008 at 21:08

There is a great article in the Washington Times on the abuse of women in Pakistan. Logon to HTTP://VIDEO1.WASHINGTONTIMES.COM/MEDIA/VIDEO/ to watch the discussion, "Behind the Lens" and see the Audio Slide Shoe of the story at HTTP://VIDEO1.WASHINGTONTIMES.COM/VIDEO/2008/PAKSHELTER

Instead of feeling sorry for the poor men, it's time to start trying to develop some empathy about the conditions in which the women are forced to exist. Instead of sending money to the men in Moroc and other countries, why not support the helpless women and children who are at the mercy of men and family members who abuse them?

Farrah, my sister, you will not meet his friends. No, he will not take you out. Do yourself a favor and get out of this relationship and expend your energies in areas where you will see some positive returns. Take care of yourself and be proud of who you are. We owe our ancestors a large debt and the debt cannot be paid if we allow ourselves to be treated as second class citizens. Good luck and, yes, I will pray for you just as I pray for the women and children in third world countries who will never enjoy the sweet taste of freedom.

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