When did it become OK to beat up women?

I don't know. I agree, there's no excuse. If she gets you that angry, break up with her, leave her. I don't think it's even right to hit a woman, let alone beat them. But as far as "what is this world coming to," unfortunatly this has been going around for a long time. In fact, I think it used to be considered more right before than it is now. Anyway, I hate it when I hear about it.

Hi, It never has been and never will be Ok for a man to hit a women or another man, I tend to disagree about the photo - I think (with Rhiana's consent) it should be published and posted everywhere possible so people can see what that scumbag did. Roadhouse is one of the cheesiest movies ever but at one point in it Patrick Swayzee says "Nobody ever wins a fight" - this is really true. Happy Mylotting. Ian

No, it is not OK, and it doesn't matter how famous you are. I can't imagine that people would say it is OK. Unfortunately, and I've been noticing this a lot lately, the internet seems to bring out the worst people expressing the most vile opinions. (I don't mean on this site, but in general). Incidentally, as for the photo, I understand that originally came from TMZ, (and then got picked up by other sources). TMZ is not known for real reporting and I would question the authenticity of the photos. Not that it matters, as it sounds like this guy (who honestly I never even heard of until this) is not denying anything.

I haven't read much about this incident but I have seen her photo and I am appalled to learn that there are some who say that Chris Brown had a right to do it. I agree with you and I have to wonder what kind of society can condone a man beating a woman. It is not OK, never! Even if the woman is the nastiest b***h around, it still does not make it OK! You are right in saying that comments like that can put off other victims reporting abuse and some may have such low self esteem they may even believe they deserved it! As far as the photo of Rihanna being out on display some may say that it's the price of being a celebrity although she is still a human being and going through something like this is bad enough without having your injuries plastered all over the place; I confess I looked at the picture and felt disturbed by it.

I keep seeing reports in the media about this. But I haven't had a chance to read up on the details of what is actually happening. I completely agree with you; the fact that he beat her til she was bruised is awful and unthinkable in my mind. Out of curiousity, why are the media claiming that what he did is 'ok'? What could she have done to deserve it? I can't think of anything that would justify his actions

I dont think what chris brown did was right either i. I mena i love both of their music they are both great i just wish we knew what happen because i have been hearing all kinds of crazy rumors around that whole chris brown rihanna thing. and true its NEVER okay to hit on a women i just would like to know what triggered Chris B to go off like that he seems like such a nice person he even talked about how he had to watch his mother be abused so why would he just beat her up like that i think she did something crazy that made him mad even though he should not have hit hime their are always two sides to a story!

I wonder why they are saying its okay? Why because he is young and has alot to learn that is no excuse.Its not right.If provoked him.Chris Brown should have been a man and walked away before it even got to that point.He needs to seek help.They are saying Rihanna is still going to be with him.I think that is wrong move.They both are still young have their lives ahead of them.Chris cheats on her but Rihanna is so beautiful can get a man with no problem.Things luv make you do.All I can say is wow

It's never OK to abuse a woman but sadly, our media tends to tell another story. If you watch music videos or movies or even TV shows, you see women attacked and beat up all the time and usually nothing good ever happens to help the woman out of her situation. The woman, especially in music videos is supposed to just sit around and take it because she should enjoy it and be at the mercy of her man. Women are, according to the media, supposed to sit around and just take it. I disagree with that completely. It's never OK to hit a woman and the woman does not have to stay around and just put up with it.

I agree with you completely on this. It is never ever okay for any adult to beat up another adult. If it is man who beats up a woman, shame on him! More so if he does that to the woman with whom he has a relationship. He could be considered the basest creature on the face of the earth.

It is not ok to beat up someone but it is hard to resist when being taunted. Some use the excuse of self defense as an excuse to beat someone up. I know that it is possible to defeat someone without beating them up but sometimes it is the quickest action they can do at the moment but I don't think it is ok to assault anyone regardless of gender.

Of course its not ok for anyone to hurt or hit someone, and it kind of annoys me when I hear people say well she did this or she did that, and thats why he hit her but no matter what she may or may not have done, she didnt deserve what happen to her, I saw the photo of her on television, and I was really surprised about how bad her injuries was, and its really sad to see, in fact its a sad thing for both of them.

Meh, I don't know where Chris Brown got his orders from...but several years ago my ex husband and I were at his "church", listening to the "man of God" preaching. The pastor said that if a woman isn't doing her duty, to kick her out of the house. When we got home, the ex got mad at me because I wasn't keeping the house up to snuff. For some reason, I was going through a depressed time in my life, trying to be someone I wasn't and the ex wasn't helping me out at all. I had to do everything including his chores plus take care of three children. He kept badgering me and calling me this name I hated. I asked him several times over to stop and he didn't. Finally, I hit his chest and that's when he found it necessary to fulfill what was preached to him that night: he tried to drag me out of the house. It wasn't until I screamed out for my daughter's attention did he stop. Key word: EX. No way will a man ever touch or talk to me again. He wasn't the first one...but he will be the last one. I refused to be treated like that. I used to be one of the sweetest people my first husband ever knew. Too bad he used to hit and verbally abuse me. Now, I'm very cynical and cautious. It's to the point where I'm always jumping to conclusions and assuming the worse in people. *Pleiades

oh my gosh. people actually said it was okay that Chris Brown did that to Rhianna? how sick is that? beating is never okay. it doesnt matter if a man was beat up or if it was a woman or if was a kid. bottomline, no one should be allowed to beat up anybody! I feel sick thinking that some people are actually condoning it. what the heck are they thinking? what world are they in? about the pictures leaking out, again I feel so bad for her. she shouldnt be treated like this. it's so sad that people are actually taking advantage of the situation and that they are making money out of a woman who got beaten up. how sick has the world gone to. it doesnt matter if shes uberly famous or not. this woman was beaten up for crying out loud! give her the respect that she deserves and not even because she super famous but because she is a human being.

It's never been okay to beat up women, or should i say any human being for that matter. Whether you are a celebrity, politician, church leader or an ordinary human being, you should not be beaten up by anyone else. We should respect human life. Chris Brown beating up Rihanna is one in this situation. Chris Brown should face the consequences of what he has done to Rihanna. I heard he's gonna be charged with attempted murder.

I'm in total agreement with you. There was no need for those photos to be made public. Someone paid another someone a pretty penny for them. I feel sorry for Rihanna and no one, male or female deserves to be hit. She's lucky though in a way, she has the resources to get of the relationship without even so much as a second glance his way. She is a lot more popular, has family support and I'm sure makes a lot more money. It's bad for poor women who are not famous, have nowhere to turn to and have no escape. It's one of the reasons they keep going back with the man. I hope at least that it helps bring into light the situtation of abuse and that more people will take notice and do something about it.

It is never o.k. to beat up a woman or a man. Some person does not know how to control his/her angry and do things to regret later. Those distribution of Rihana picture has come from either the photo shop or the police station. Rihana is a superstar and whatever happen inside of her life will be in the public domain. It has happen since beginning of time and will never stop. They wanted their life to be in the public domain so rather it is good or bad it will be display. Chris Brown will learn from his mistake because he is young. What this tends to do is to empower women or men who are living in abusive relationship to seek help. When one love someone he/she should not hurt it.

I think that there are lots of women who are suffering right now. They are afraid to let go, they are afraid that their husband came home, they cannot talk or express their feelings because they will be beaten up. What about their children, they sure will be terrified. there shoul be more harsh sentenses when a man is accused of beating up his wife, there is no excuse why she was beaten up. Women have all rights to live happy and safe. Some men see women as objects when they have possesion on them and if they don't obey they beat them.

Rihanna is so beautiful, but indeed, even if it was the ugliest woman in the world there is no right to hit her. Violence its the most coward act, because always is used qhen someone thinks that is superior to the other. That Chris Brown guy is a criminal.

I think many people will be agree when they saw or heard men beat up women,especially women.of course i am.It is wrong and reasonless,it will break up the heart.At the same time,this action will become a bad custom.You can choose dumbness,leave or other.You are man!

It would seem that we are living in an increasingly violent society, and this is a prime example. Whatever the situation might have been, that doesn't give anyone a right to lose control unless it is matter of self defense. Other than that, there is always another alternative to violence. Now, what if he had accidentally killed that poor girl? Then what? That boy would have ended up with a far worse problem than just bad publicity. Your absolutely right to be concerned that this may set a bad precedent as an example to other men. I think if he is brought up on charges as a condition he should be made to do a public announcement condemning his behavior and urging other men not to follow his bad example.