NPR driveway moment makes the case
As always seems to happen, NPR’s driveway moments occur as often on the Parkway as on a driveway. On September 3, 2009, Yolanda Young, an attorney and columnist living in Washington, D.C, gave an articulate and effective opinion piece about domestic violence and why Rihanna should not let her abuser back into her life.
Ms. Young states: “To hear that Rihanna has called Brown’s stay-away order ‘unnecessary’ and asked for it to be removed, to see her out in public with Brown again after the beating has me rankled … with Brown, sure, but mostly with Rihanna.
In her song “Silly Boy,” Rihanna sings, “I’m not coming back.” If only she would live up to those lyrics.
I’m angry at Rihanna. I know — she’s 21 and a victim. Unlike most victims of domestic violence, she’s also wealthy, famous and admired. She should use her power and experience to influence her generation.”
She concludes: “Women can stop domestic violence. I saw my mother do it. The stay-away order should be kept in place, but most importantly, Rihanna should stay away.”
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