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Mike Tyson the hero

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TiredOfRain · 20/07/2012 12:48

According to Portsmouth Guildhall who say 'Throughout his career, Tyson became well known for his ferocious and intimidating boxing style as well as his controversial behavior both inside and outside the ring'. 'Controversial behaviour' including rape. If you feel strongly that he shouldn't be held up in this way, there's a petition you can sign.

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StewieGriffinsMom · 24/07/2012 21:14

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FastidiaBlueberry · 24/07/2012 20:26

No, no we're not SGM.Any discussion women ever have, must always reference men, otherwise we might stupidly start thinking we matter just as much as them and that's wd be absurd.

StewieGriffinsMom · 24/07/2012 19:43

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axure · 24/07/2012 14:00

Yes I agree he's far from a hero, just wanted to make the point that any violent act is unacceptable, not just rape of women.

MrsMangoBiscuit · 24/07/2012 13:58

Disgusted by this.
Signed (after I finally found the petition!) :)

StewieGriffinsMom · 24/07/2012 13:46

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NameGames · 24/07/2012 13:17

axure I didn't think Tyson received a criminal conviction for that incident. In any case, on the feminist board incidents of violence against women and especially sexual violence are more on point. The Hollyfield incident is not a shining star, but it's not the same as a criminal conviction for rape, especially on a feminist board.

axure · 24/07/2012 12:42

Not ridiculous at all, had he only bitten Ivander Holyfield's ear off, and not raped anyone I don't think MM feminists would have such an objection to him being described as a hero - just my opinion, which I'm entitled to. Although I'm sure I'll be told to fuck off .

StewieGriffinsMom · 24/07/2012 11:57

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axure · 24/07/2012 11:40

Why has nobody mentioned that he also bit part of a person's ear off, perhaps because the victim was a male? Is GBH a less violent crime than rape?

catgirl1976 · 21/07/2012 15:47

Ha. I have been invited to a lunch with him

Needless to say I have declined that offer.

FastidiaBlueberry · 21/07/2012 13:18

Many people don't think he did it, because many people never think rapists did it, that's the default position vis a vis rapists.

Time to change the narrative

StewieGriffinsMom · 21/07/2012 10:56

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peoplesrepublicofmeow · 21/07/2012 09:48

i linked the link to my FB, getting an interesting reaction
first one was the evedence was bad and many people diddnt think he did it
and another ( from a university lecurer) was 'why would you get wound up about him of all people!'

UnChartered · 21/07/2012 09:14

letters to MPs are a great idea, will pen mine later

NameGames · 20/07/2012 22:48

Snoop? That's a shame :( Still, doesn't actually mean they won't turn a rapist away. I might write to my MP requesting she ask for assurances that he won't be allowed to enter. Sadly, it could make for a better media angle, especially given this government's vocal stance on border control and "moral character".

Meglet · 20/07/2012 21:50

I'd much rather have Snoop skinning up than Tyson parading himself as a bloody hero Angry.

StewieGriffinsMom · 20/07/2012 21:46

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FastidiaBlueberry · 20/07/2012 21:45

Oh I expect rape isn't "crime crime". Not like you know, real crime

NameGames · 20/07/2012 21:31

Has he been granted a visa? I would have hoped, as a country, we would not let a convicted rapist in to visit or work. Wasn't another American "star" recently turned away at the border because of criminal history?

StewieGriffinsMom · 20/07/2012 18:58

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UnChartered · 20/07/2012 18:47

thanks Thanks

OliviaLMumsnet · 20/07/2012 18:40

FYI have removed the link to the petition. Thanks all.
MNHQ

OliviaLMumsnet · 20/07/2012 18:38

@UnChartered

OliviaL can you not just delete/edit the link then?

this is a really important thread i think

Yes. VG point. Sorry Blush.
Feeling a bit end of term here.

StewieGriffinsMom · 20/07/2012 18:37

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