What women are worth...

Do you know the possible penalties for Criminal Domestic Violence in South Carolina?

I am sure that you, like me, are thinking that it must be something huge. I mean, why shouldn't it be? No matter the situation, no man has a right to act aggressively toward their spouse or girlfriend, right? Well, apparently the Court System does not agree.I read today that in one case, a man was found guilty of Criminal Domestic Violence and his only punishment was $75 or 30 days in jail. $75!

According to an article, South Carolina has the highest number of domestic violence fatalities in the United States, and no wonder with punishments as minimal as $75 or 30 days in jail. Also, all over this nation, 4,000 women die at the hands of their husbands or boyfriends each year. These women could possibly be saved if there were worse penalties for the beginning stages of domestic violence.

Apparently in South Carolina, though, no worse penalties are needed. It is like they are screaming loud and clear that women are only worth $75. As a young woman living in this state, that is comforting to hear...