Reply #44: Female, queer and find it offensive... [View All]

[akgirl]

I own them. Quite a few, in fact, and it boggles my mind that this is even an issue in lefty circles...

Self-defense is a feminist issue. Self-defense is a gay rights issue. Self-defense is a violence against women issue. Self-defense is the issue of *every* group that historically has violence perpetrated on it (see: Battle of Hayes Pond, Deacons for Defense, and a myriad of other examples...)

Removing my ability to defend myself (something I've unfortunately had to do before) or my home, helps ensure that the next time 4 guys decide to queer bash me and a friend, I won't get off so lucky with just a busted up nose.