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well now I'm sure they're much better. but used to, a police officer could stand nearby, watching a man beat their wife or girlfriend and neither man would get into trouble.

today, the law is much better with handling it.

actually, i just know more about how it used to be. I'm in a women's studies class.

hope i helped you at least a little bit =]

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