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rachel commented on a video on MTV | 7 months ago

Fans React To Chris Brown Plea: 'It's Not Really Fair'

Crystal Backus, just how did you arrive at your conclusions? What exactly are you basing them on – hearsay and news? People who can’t think for themselves are easily convinced and always destructive, because they lack the critical thinking skills (intelligence) necessary to be constructive. Chris Brown is human and imperfect just like the rest of us, and he too can make mistakes that he can learn and grow from.... more

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rachel commented on a video on MTV | 8 months ago

Chris Brown Withdraws His Kids' Choice Nomination

We’re too quick to condemn, because an endeavor to understand requires more work. A deep understanding of any issue helps you find constructive solutions.... more

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rachel commented on a video on MTV | 8 months ago

Chris And Rihanna Were 'Music's New Royalty'

We’re too quick to condemn, because an endeavor to understand requires more work. A deep understanding of any issue helps you find constructive solutions.... more

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rachel commented on a photo on MTV | 8 months ago

Chris Brown in his video for "Run It," his debut single from 2005

I absolutely disagree with Oprah's statement which claims that, "If a man hits you once, he will hit you again". One hit does not establish a pattern of abuse. There is nothing on which to base any guess that "...he will hit you again." How do you determine the probability of recurrence without examining each case on its own merits - character traits, the history of the subject relationships, facts of each case, etc.? This sounds like stereotyping to me. A stereotype is "a fixed notion of a person or gro...... more

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rachel commented on a photo on MTV | 8 months ago

Chris Brown in his video for "Run It," his debut single from 2005

My concern is that we are using the Rihanna and Chris Brown incident to stereotype men who are involved in one-off (isolated) instances and other mild occurrences of domestic violence. I would hate for a child or children to lose a good father, because a vulnerable mom submits to pressure from those who stereotype men, particularly men who were involved in a single episode of domestic violence.... more

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rachel commented on a video on MTV | 8 months ago

Chris And Rihanna Were 'Music's New Royalty'

My concern is that we are using the Rihanna and Chris Brown incident to stereotype men who are involved in one-off (isolated) instances and other mild occurrences of domestic violence. I would hate for a child or children to lose a good father, because a vulnerable mom submits to pressure from those who stereotype men, particularly men who were involved in a single episode of domestic violence.... more

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rachel commented on a video on MTV | 8 months ago

Chris Brown Wants To Avoid Jail

My concern is that we are using the Rihanna and Chris Brown incident to stereotype men who are involved in one-off (isolated) instances and other mild occurrences of domestic violence. I would hate for a child or children to lose a good father, because a vulnerable mom submits to pressure from those who stereotype men, particularly men who were involved in a single episode of domestic violence.... more

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rachel commented on a video on MTV | 8 months ago

Chris Brown Withdraws His Kids' Choice Nomination

My concern is that we are using the Rihanna and Chris Brown incident to stereotype men who are involved in one-off (isolated) instances and other minor occurrences of domestic violence. I would hate for a child or children to lose a good father because a vulnerable mom submits to pressure from those who stereotype men, particularly men who were involved in a single episode of domestic violence. ... more

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rachel commented on a video on MTV | 8 months ago

Chris Brown Withdraws His Kids' Choice Nomination

My concern is that we are using the Rihanna and Chris Brown incident to stereotype men who are involved in one-off (isolated) instances and other minor occurrences of domestic violence. I would hate for a child or children to lose a good father, because a vulnerable mom submits to pressure from those who stereotype men, particularly men who were involved in a single episode of domestic violence.... more

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rachel commented on a video on MTV | 8 months ago

Fans React To News Of Rihanna And Chris Brown Reuniting

My concern is that we are using the Rihanna and Chris Brown incident to stereotype men who are involved in one-off (isolated) instances and other minor occurrences of domestic violence. I would hate for a child or children to lose a good father, because a vulnerable mom submits to pressure from those who stereotype men, particularly men who were involved in a single episode of domestic violence.... more

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rachel commented on a video on MTV | 8 months ago

Fans React To News Of Rihanna And Chris Brown Reuniting

Let's take a closer look at Oprah's statement, which claims that "If a man hits you once, he will hit you again". One hit does not establish a pattern of abuse. There is nothing on which to base any guess that "...he will hit you again." How do you determine the probability of recurrence without examining each case on its own merits - character traits, the history of the subject relationships, facts of each case, etc.? This sounds like stereotyping to me. A stereotype is "a fixed notion of a person or gr...... more

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rachel commented on a video on MTV | 8 months ago

Chris Brown Wants To Avoid Jail

My concern is that we are using the Rihanna and Chris Brown incident to stereotype men who are involved in one-off (isolated) instances and other minor occurrences of domestic violence. I would hate for a child or children to lose a good father, because a vulnerable mom submits to pressure from those who stereotype men, particularly men who were involved in a single episode of domestic violence.... more

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rachel commented on a video on MTV | 8 months ago

Chris Brown Wants To Avoid Jail

Let's take a closer look at Oprah's statement, which claims that "If a man hits you once, he will hit you again". One hit does not establish a pattern of abuse. There is nothing on which to base any guess that "...he will hit you again." How do you determine the probability of recurrence without examining each case on its own merits - character traits, the history of the subject relationships, facts of each case, etc.? This sounds like stereotyping to me. A stereotype is "a fixed notion of a person or gr...... more

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rachel commented on a video on MTV | 8 months ago

It Might Take Rihanna 'A While To Get Back In The Public Eye'

My concern is that we are using the Rihanna and Chris Brown incident to stereotype men who are involved in one-off (isolated) instances and other minor occurrences of domestic violence. I would hate for a child or children to lose a good father because a vulnerable mom submits to pressure from those who stereotype men, particularly men who were involved in a single episode of domestic violence.... more

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rachel commented on a video on MTV | 8 months ago

It Might Take Rihanna 'A While To Get Back In The Public Eye'

The statement, "If a man hits you once, he will hit you again" is no different from, "All black people are lazy," to the extent that they are both stereotypes. Oprah's statement, among other things, disregards the unique character traits of the individuals involved, the history of the subject relationships, and the specifics of one-off incidents, some of which may even mitigate the crime.... more

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rachel commented on a video on MTV | 8 months ago

It Might Take Rihanna 'A While To Get Back In The Public Eye'

Let's take a closer look at Oprah's statement, which claims that "If a man hits you once, he will hit you again". One hit does not establish a pattern of abuse. There is nothing on which to base any guess that "...he will hit you again." How do you determine the probability of recurrence without examining each case on its own merits - character traits, the history of the subject relationships, facts of each case, etc.? This sounds like stereotyping to me. A stereotype is "a fixed notion of a person or gr...... more

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rachel commented on a video on MTV | 8 months ago

Photo Of A Bruised Rihanna Emerges Online

The statement, "If a man hits you once, he will hit you again" is no different from, "All black people are lazy," to the extent that they are both stereotypes. Oprah's statement, among other things, disregards the unique character traits of the individuals involved, the history of the subject relationships, and the specifics of one-off incidents, some of which may even mitigate the crime. Let's take a closer look at Oprah's statement, which claims that "If a man hits you once, he will hit you again". O...... more

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rachel commented on a video on MTV | 8 months ago

Fans React: 'Being Abusive Is Never OK'

The statement, "If a man hits you once, he will hit you again" is no different from, "All black people are lazy," to the extent that they are both stereotypes. Oprah's statement, among other things, disregards the unique character traits of the individuals involved, the history of the subject relationships, and the specifics of one-off incidents, some of which may even mitigate the crime. ... more

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rachel commented on a video on MTV | 8 months ago

Fans React: 'Being Abusive Is Never OK'

Let's take a closer look at Oprah's statement, which claims that "If a man hits you once, he will hit you again". One hit does not establish a pattern of abuse. There is nothing on which to base any guess that "...he will hit you again." How do you determine the probability of recurrence without examining each case on its own merits - character traits, the history of the subject relationships, facts of each case, etc.? This sounds like stereotyping to me. A stereotype is "a fixed notion of a person or gr...... more

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rachel commented on a video on MTV | 8 months ago

Fans React: 'Being Abusive Is Never OK'

My concern is that we are using the Rihanna and Chris Brown incident to stereotype men who are involved in one-off (isolated) instances and other minor occurrences of domestic violence. I would hate for a child or children to lose a good father because a vulnerable mom submits to pressure from those who stereotype men, particularly men who were involved in a single episode of domestic violence. ... more

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rachel commented on a video on MTV | 8 months ago

Chris Brown Makes Court Appearance

Let's take a closer look at Oprah's statement, which claims that "If a man hits you once, he will hit you again". One hit does not establish a pattern of abuse. There is nothing on which to base any guess that "...he will hit you again." How do you determine the probability of recurrence without examining each case on its own merits - character traits, the history of the subject relationships, facts of each case, etc.? This sounds like stereotyping to me. A stereotype is "a fixed notion of a person or gr...... more

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rachel commented on a video on MTV | 8 months ago

Chris Brown Makes Court Appearance

The statement, "If a man hits you once, he will hit you again" is no different from, "All black people are lazy," to the extent that they are both stereotypes. Oprah's statement, among other things, disregards the unique character traits of the individuals involved, the history of the subject relationships, and the specifics of one-off incidents, some of which may even mitigate the crime. ... more

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rachel commented on a video on MTV | 8 months ago

Chris Brown Withdraws His Kids' Choice Nomination

My concern is that we are using the Rihanna and Chris Brown incident to stereotype men who are involved in one-off (isolated) instances and other minor occurrences of domestic violence. I would hate for a child or children to lose a good father because a vulnerable mom submits to pressure from those who stereotype men, particularly men who were involved in a single episode of domestic violence. ... more

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rachel commented on a video on MTV | 8 months ago

Chris Brown Makes Court Appearance

My concern is that we are using the Rihanna and Chris Brown incident to stereotype men who are involved in one-off (isolated) instances and other minor occurrences of domestic violence. I would hate for a child or children to lose a good father because a vulnerable mom submits to pressure from those who stereotype men, particularly men who were involved in a single episode of domestic violence. ... more

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rachel commented on a video on MTV | 8 months ago

A Text To Chris Brown Sparked Fight With Rihanna

When we rush to judgment in situations like these, we are doing more damage than we know. At the end of the day, when children are involved, we adversely transform their young lives, maybe permanently. We need to focus on understanding people and everything else to find solutions. We’re too quick to condemn, because an endeavor to understand requires more work. A deep understanding of any issue helps you find constructive solutions. ... more

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rachel commented on a photo on MTV | 8 months ago

Rihanna and Chris Brown backstage at MTV's Video Music Awards in September 2007

You see, while men must control themselves, always treat us with respect, and take responsibility for their actions, we too (women) must behave responsibly, and we must be held accountable for our own actions, especially when children are involved. We cannot make such generalizations to eliminate any hope for reconciliation, and thereby harm innocent children who need both parents. We must be objective. There are often solutions. ... more

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rachel commented on a video on MTV | 8 months ago

Chris Brown Withdraws His Kids' Choice Nomination

You see, while men must control themselves, always treat us with respect, and take responsibility for their actions, we too (women) must behave responsibly, and we must be held accountable for our own actions, especially when children are involved. We cannot make such generalizations to eliminate any hope for reconciliation, and thereby harm innocent children who need both parents. We must be objective. There are often solutions. ... more

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rachel commented on a video on MTV | 8 months ago

Chris Brown Makes Court Appearance

My concern is that we are using the Rihanna and Chris Brown incident to stereotype men who are involved in one-off (isolated) instances and other minor occurrences of domestic violence. I would hate for a child or children to lose a good father because a vulnerable mom submits to pressure from those who stereotype men, particularly men who were involved in a single episode of domestic violence. ... more

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rachel commented on a photo on MTV | 8 months ago

Rihanna and Chris Brown backstage at MTV's Video Music Awards in September 2007

My concern is that we are using the Rihanna and Chris Brown incident to stereotype men who are involved in one-off (isolated) instances and other minor occurrences of domestic violence. I would hate for a child or children to lose a good father because a vulnerable mom submits to pressure from those who stereotype men, particularly men who were involved in a single episode of domestic violence. ... more

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rachel commented on a video on MTV | 8 months ago

Chris Brown Withdraws His Kids' Choice Nomination

My concern is that we are using the Rihanna and Chris Brown incident to stereotype men who are involved in one-off (isolated) instances and other minor occurrences of domestic violence. I would hate for a child or children to lose a good father because a vulnerable mom submits to pressure from those who stereotype men, particularly men who were involved in a single episode of domestic violence. ... more

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