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Here is another interest “agree to disagree” topic, brought about by the Speaker of the House Alix Boyd-Knight – a strong advocate against domestic violence towards women.

The speaker is of the view that if a man has sex with his wife without her consent it should be considered rape.

Boyd-knight is asking that the Sexual Offenses Act by reviewed by parliament – because in 2008 Dominican married woman are still being treated as “chattel.”

The Sexual Offenses Act Laws of Dominica under rape (chapter 10; Article 49) states that “any person who is convicted of the crime of rape is liable to imprisonment for ten years.”

I’m curious to hear your comments on whether or not rape within marriage should be considered a criminal act? Share your opinions in the comments.

———–My Personal Note———–

I believe there are times where the Speaker of the House can be a bit impartial, but this time I’ve to agree with her. There are too many cases where a lot of men in Dominica believe that once a woman say “I Do” – she have given up all her rights as a human being. There is no logically reason why a man should force him on any woman, or even worse his wife.

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Today, while heading to the bank I walked passed the Offences Court and I was surprise to see the number of youths facing charges. I immediately felt sick to my stomach as one after the other they stood up to be remanded for theft, given bail for drugs, domestic violence, and gun possession – just to name a few. As we say in Dominica, some of these young people don’t know their head from their rear and they’re already pleading guilty to some shocking crimes.

It appears there are too many angry youths out there who are under the impression that there is only one way to resolve conflicts- violence! Too make matters worse, there was several middle aged men (I’m talking about full-grown men) answering to charges. We’re always quick to cry down the youth, but the older ones are too busy being prefect role models for them to follow. Don’t get me wrong, there are lots of people out there that youths can look up too.

Looking on, I saw several mothers crying for their sons and I felt some sympathy for them. As I stand there, I could help noticing the absence of these children fathers – which suggests the minimal role these fathers’ play in the life of these children if any. I can’t help wondering about the level of discipline taught in these homes and if warning signs were brush aside because the parent/s could not recognize or simply cast a blinded eye – then we’re truly ‘reaping what we sow’ and it’s quite frightening.

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