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Sarah Silverman standup at Amnesty'...
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Amnesty International ( Aggy ) on 04 August 2008 | 8 comments
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Eddie Izzard talks bees and bears at Amnesty’s Secret Policeman’s Ball 2006.
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Patrick Stewart on violence against...
This goes to show that whether you're an average joe or a celebrity, male or femal...
Aggy on 31 July 2008 | 8 comments
Hope he's coming to Edinburgh this year!
Thank you for lighting the way for other men and women to be honest
with themselves first and with society second. You were not and are not alone in this experience, your voice will definitely keep on inspiring many
to think about it and put it out in the open. Dirty laundry needs to be washed not hidden, once the dirt is washed out the clothes can make
us feel cozy again.
My mum saw a lot of violence, as a child, her father against her mother. She didn't tell me anything about it until I was well into my thirties. She still hasn't told me all about it. Like Patrick said, she told me people on her street must have known, even my great grandparents used to say that grandma had to go back to grandad when she sought safety in their house. Mum said she used to see grandad ,her father , cry like a baby and beg her mum for forgiveness after he had attacked her, but he'd do it again . Mum said that they had nowhere to go in those days. Grandad died recently at the age of 99, grandma died years ago at the age of 53. She had a hard life, but mum said she was always singing despite the life she had, that always puzzled her as a child.
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View all comments (7 more)I admire Graham so much, He is a brilliant character and is a great example for people to follow.
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A very personal point of view. I was luckier in having 2 very loving parents and find it horrific that so many women are put in this position. What I find horrific is learning how many women stay in this position. Is it because they know no better or are they so lacking in confidence ? So many women are frightened to be on their own. Why? I have heard some women say they would rather be in a violent relationship than no relationship at all! Why? What makes some children grow up in such a relationship repeat the violence (because they know no better?) whilst others want to make sure they never repeat it? I am sure some psychologists think they have the answers but why is nothing ever done about it?
As someone who has lived through violence as well I can completely relate to his words.
I think it was a very well put together speach. I wish Violence was tackled int he same way as the smoking campaign. Just imagine the difference that could be made!!
It's very a very personal viewpoint of violence against women. The devastating affect it has on members of the family. Domestic violence should no longer be ignored by the community and help should be available for all victims of violence in the home.
Uh BTW here is what I wrote about the film : http://blogs.amnesty.org.uk...