I am thoroughly disgusted with Sean Connery (blood, hell)

[Bishka]

Originally Posted by Moni_Gail

I just saw the video clip of this last evening. I recommend doing a search. Trust me, it's not difficult to find.

Becky, I don't care what time period it's in. It still shows a man's character. I find that to be disgusting and there's absolutely no excuse for it.

People change. You cannot tell me that you've never changed your views on something.

[Moni_Gail]

Originally Posted by beckysoup61

People change. You cannot tell me that you've never changed your views on something.

If you notice my post he reiterrated that very same sentiment in '93.

[Bishka]

Originally Posted by Moni_Gail

If you notice my post he reiterrated that very same sentiment in '93.

It's still been more then 10 years since he reiterated it.

Has there been anything since?

Has he actually hit a woman or caused bodily harm to one? It seems as if he hasn't, so why the big uproar, yes, it's something he said, but he is entitled to his opnions like the rest of us. As long as he does not hit a woman, I personally don't see a problem.

[PureX]

Originally Posted by Moon Woman

Are you saying that because a woman may be attracted to a (handsome / charismatic / whatever) strong - type of man, she probably digs getting slapped around?

Please don't go there. It's called sexism and only serves to embolden and legitimize misogyny.

Like it or not, there are women who enjoy the excitement of being with a man that they know COULD slap them, and is willing to express himself through violence if he deems it necessary. You may not be one of them, but they do exist, and their numbers are likely far greater than you think.

[Moni_Gail]

Originally Posted by beckysoup61

It's still been more then 10 years since he reiterated it.

Has there been anything since?

Has he actually hit a woman or caused bodily harm to one? It seems as if he hasn't, so why the big uproar, yes, it's something he said, but he is entitled to his opnions like the rest of us. As long as he does not hit a woman, I personally don't see a problem.

I clearly posted about his first wife's book in which she covers the abuse she suffered at this hands. She also filed reports on it.

[Bishka]

Originally Posted by Moni_Gail

I clearly posted about his first wife's book in which she covers the abuse she suffered at this hands. She also filed reports on it.

Well, I must have missed that. Pardon me.

[Buttercup]

Originally Posted by PureX

But he has a point. There ARE women who really like that sort of man. And in fact, a lot of women idolize Sean Connery, and the "James Bond" (Mr. Dangerous) types.

If there are women who secretly (I cannot fathom a woman would admit this) like being hit....it's still important to condemn this behavior. I think Sean is an idiot for admiting he hits women and barbaric in that he has so little self control that he can't figure out another solution to such an emotional situation. What a sissy! To hit a woman (no matter how psycho she is at the time) when you are twice her weight and size is nothing short of cowardness to me.

[Moni_Gail]

Originally Posted by Buttercup

If there are women who secretly (I cannot fathom a woman would admit this) like being hit....it's still important to condemn this behavior. I think Sean is an idiot for admiting he hits women and barbaric in that he has so little self control that he can't figure out another solution to such an emotional situation. What a sissy! To hit a woman (no matter how psycho she is at the time) when you are twice her weight and size is nothing short of cowardness to me.

Thank you.

[standing_alone]

Originally Posted by Buttercup

To hit a woman (no matter how psycho she is at the time) when you are twice her weight and size is nothing short of cowardness to me.

It depends. Not all men are twice the weight and size of women, to nitpick for starters. If a woman is psychotic and he needs to restrain her for his (and perhaps, her) safety, I find that more excusable. However, if the man and woman are having a dispute and he hits her out of frustration, that is completely inexcusable. BUT ALSO if a man and woman were having a dispute and the woman hit the man, that also is completely inexcusable. Women should be no more allowed to hit men than men are allowed to hit women (I hope I phrased that the way I wanted to).

[Buttercup]

Originally Posted by standing_alone

It depends. Not all men are twice the weight and size of women, to nitpick for starters.

Well, this is true but even if a man is the same size as you they are almost always stronger.

BUT ALSO if a man and woman were having a dispute and the woman hit the man, that also is completely inexcusable. Women should be no more allowed to hit men than men are allowed to hit women (I hope I phrased that the way I wanted to).

I agree with this point.