'Femen' attack on Madrid Archbishop

Lefticus Loonaticus wrote: »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4aB6GBcJkc

http://www.examiner.com/article/topless-abortion-activists-hurl-blood-soaked-panties-at-archbishop-of-madrid

Feminist group 'Femen' whipped out their breasts and hurled blood soaked knickers at the Archbishop of Madrid. They were protesting the newly proposed abortion laws in spain which will see a more restrictive policy.

I think the heirachy of the catholic church are long overdo a bit of tit anyways. Lol.

Anyone think theres an appetite amongst Irish feminists to stage somthing similar against the hierarchy over here ?

While i have no breasts myself, i fully support such action.

Yeah I don't see them doing that in Saudi Arabia where women are actually opressed. Well done, feminists. Fight the the good fight, in a democratic country with a democratically elected government.

"Let's get attention with our tits." Really doing feminism justice there.

I think this group only damages their cause the way they behave instead of furthering it.

Wibbs wrote: »

It allows normal people to dismiss them as loonies for good reasons. Though the loonies are good for a giggle to be fair.

Agreed they are most likely loonies up for the craic, but I'm feminist and prochoice and I resent the possibility of being tarred with the same brush as this shower.

Barna77 wrote: »

This is the closest he'll get to a pair of tits. Reactionary and caveman as he is, he probably went to say a few prayers in case he had an erection. No pity for him at all.

returnNull wrote: »

in fairness its easier to throw blood than young boys...

Pure bigotry.

Sincerely,
A pro-choice atheist/agnostic with some feminist sympathies

kneemos wrote: »

Some people see them as low life.

And that justifies it... how?

Lefticus Loonaticus wrote: »

Also, pro-lifers do not just 'disagree' with pro-choicers. They actively enforce their opinions on them by force of law and then use every dirty tactic possible to maintain it. Thats called disrespect. Some would call it fascism.

Hang on. Surely it depends on the pro-lifers? Any people I know (including a very close friend) who are pro-life don't do any of the above.

I'm pro-choice but it's not right to assume every person who is anti abortion is a Youth Defence type. I also still think abortion should be only be a very last resort.

As for this behaviour, I'm not a fan of the catholic church or organised religion in general, but throwing blood-soaked pieces of cloth at someone (no matter who) is just being a gobshyte and will only serve to stir up further division and resentment.

Barna77 wrote:

Reactionary and caveman as he is, he probably went to say a few prayers in case he had an erection.

Zero cause for this comment. The type which, again, only causes further division and gives ammunition to the "Durrrrr, it's liberal fascism" brigade.

Manach wrote: »

Progressives using tactics of intimidation so create an atmosphere of fear. This type of vileness of degree (albeit not type) would be similar of the petty bullying tactics that their historical predecessors used against the one institution that stands for tradition and civilisation, the Church.

These women are only a tiny percentage of people who oppose this new law. I've been to a few protests against it and the vaaaaaaaaaaaast majority of people were protesting peacefully and respectfully. Most Spanish people oppose this law btw, not just those from the left. This is only supported by the small minority on the far-right.


I don't approve of their tactics at all. Total embarrassment to the cause which gives the small number of far-righters ammo against us. The papers are full of it now tarnishing all of us with the same brush (much like you did).