A group of reasonably outraged Indians has started a movement to send pink panties (known as chaddis) (and oh how I love that) to the fundie organization. They have a blog and a lovely Facebook group with panties images I'm destined to steal.
I also love that this horrible incident of violence against women can be met with direct action non-violence that gets lots of well-deserved attention. Fundies don't have a chance against activist women with a strong sense of self and humor.
h/t Connecticut Man 1.
Every big, tough fundie of any creed that attacks women should have a pair of pretty pink panties to wear as they are paraded down the street.
ReplyDeleteAnd if they prove recalcitrant to the idea of slipping them on, a little 'encouragement' never hurts. Well, it might not hurt the encourager.
;>)
Well, Darkblack has pretty much said it all. Darkblack and that great video clip.
ReplyDeleteI like the response. Gandhi would approve, no?
ReplyDeleteI thought you might like this cause. A friend sent me the facebook group link and I had to ask her "What the heck is this about? I may be Pub-going, loose and forward but I am not a woman?"
ReplyDeleteThen she explained about it being against oppression and violence against woman.
To myself? A great excuse to go out and raise a glass of beer (or tea, or fruit juice) is better than the simple reason that I will probably still go out and have that beer.
I am going to send a pink chaddi in to the addy they give at the Blog (Don't expect to wear them them. lol Dark Black!). I figure I will be at Victoria Secrets tomorrow to get something "valentinish" for my wife anyways... :)
Besides all that? I owed you a pair of panties... lol jk
ReplyDeleteOh, that's right - I owe you a pair of panties too, BG.
ReplyDelete;>)
I was in India two years ago conducting an audit, when I read a story about a young couple that was attacked in a New Delhi park for showing a public display of affection. When I asked my audit liaison about it (a woman), she mentioned to me that these acts were becoming more prevalent because of India's growing economy. There's a real culture war going on between younger citizens steeped in Western culture and older "traditionalists". But I take no comfort in knowing that the good ol' US of A has not cornered the market on fundie terrorism.
ReplyDeleteOMFG! This is just sick. A commission blames the women for getting beat up.
ReplyDeleteSounds just like the same arguments you would get from the far right fundies in the GOP, eh?
"They were wearing a provocative dress..."
"She was asking for it!"
"She smiled at me..."
"She is a liberal on welfare. She didn't say no when she was hitting and kicking me. I am a gift from God to her!"
sigh