Fine, but only this once.
I’ve recently come across this video of Chris Brown publicly apologizing for physically abusing Rihanna. The comments on the video vary: some say Chris should still drop dead and go to hell, others don’t think the apology was sincere, few think he should just be forgiven already. I’m neither of those people. First of all, I don’t condone violence in any way. And while I love the “my flow so tight and the beat so sick. chris brown should get his ass kicked” song, I don’t think violence is the answer to violence. Chris hurt Rihanna? He’s terrible and should be punished for doing that. I believe he’s been punished enough. I imagine nothing could feel worse than being famous and losing many of your fans so quickly. So of course he apologizes. Did he do it to get his career back on track? Yes. Did he mean everything he said? I believe so.
Non-celebrity men who abuse women however don’t get as big of a punishment as having a whole world of people hating you. I’m sure I sound hypocritical about something, but this is just how I feel. It it never right for anyone to hit anyone. Boy hit girl. Boy hit boy. Girl hit boy. Girl hit girl. Violence is wrong. I don’t understand how anyone could want to hurt another person. Domestic violence in everyday people should not be forgiven. Chris Brown should not be forgiven, but he should be given another chance. Does that make any sense? I doubt it, but this is MY blog.
