A little further down on that page:
But sure, I guess you can insist on a specific definition from that particular definition if you feel the need to make that distinction to the exclusion of certain types of violence you personally don't think are as severe. I'll say it again: that distinction is without a meaningful difference. Might be meaningful to you, but not to victims of abuse.
Nah man, I don't think that matters.
In the context of domestic abuse, it doesn't matter if your spouse leaves a mark or physically injures you, it still creates an environment of fear for your physical safety. Displaying any willingness to cross that boundary with your spouse creates fear that they could cross it again, or go further. That's what makes 'beat your spouse' such an evocative description to begin with. It isn't supposed to be a precise classification of the type of violence you committed against them, just that you violated that physical barrier that shouldn't be crossed. You can play semantic games and try finding a less objectionable term for it if you want, the truth is that even a slap or a shove is a severe betrayal of marital trust, and undermines the feeling of security that every person has a right to in their domestic environment. I think "beat" is a perfectly fine word to describe someone who willing to do that to their spouse.
A distinction without a meaningful difference. Throwing a punch at your spouse but missing is still you throwing a punch at your spouse.
Just because you didn't make contact doesn't mean you aren't a danger
Fuck that, Israel should be carved out of Texas, not Palestine.
It will be much more cost effective to deliver our lethal aid within our own borders rather than across the Atlantic.
physical violence.
actually inflicting physical harm
What am I missing here? You don't think 'physical violence' implies 'physical harm'?
I'm pretty sure Minnesota imports something like 60% of our energy - i'm at least glad we're past the worst of the winter weather but holy fuck is it going to suck
Idk but your little asspats are quite enjoyable if i'm being honest
Sorry, I must have mistook the multiple posts about this as an invitation for engagement
Goodness gracious, we are having quite the day with this.
Idk man, I don't know many people who care this much about defining gender to the exclusion of others that aren't fostering some form of bigoted prejudice, but you do you bud.
Given your exclusionary rhetoric I think it's an apt comparison.
Maybe deal with your own prejudice instead of seeking validation in these silly support groups.
If I knew someone had shoved their wife violently I'd have a hard time seeing them in any other way.