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1Surlygirl t1_iyd2xwe wrote

Reply to Woman found decapitated inside home in Philadelphia's Lawndale neighborhood by Franklinia_Alatamaha

If there was so much domestic disturbance in that house for so long and everyone in the neighborhood knew about it, why didn't anyone call the police or HHS? Why can we not find a way to help people that are clearly in distress without it always involving a police shooting? Why are restraining orders such a joke?

Abuse in our country can not be tolerated. People who abuse animals also abuse kids, women and the elderly. None of this is acceptable, yet we continue to accept it. Why?

We need massive reform in our law enforcement, more emphasis on mental health and protection of the vulnerable in our society. We need better interventions involving other organizations that promote awareness and effectively impede the negative behavior.

It often starts with animal abuse. This is a huge red flag, and it needs to be stopped as soon as it is discovered, not simply ignored because "it's just an animal". Massive penalties for animal abuse need to happen, abusers need to be removed from society for the safety of the rest of us. It can NOT BE TOLERATED. We need to nip this shit in the bud and excise this cancer from society.

People witnessing abuse need to be enabled to do more to help stop it. It has to stop.

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1Surlygirl t1_ixynk9d wrote

Reply to comment by palerthanrice in OD terribly handled at the Filmore Philly, and I need to vent by [deleted]

100% agree with this, but pausing the show is not that simple. In my experience (concert production, 30 years) EDM events are the most loud and chaotic of them all. Coupled with the high percentage of people using large amounts of dangerous intoxicants, it is a living hell for event staff. Artists don't generally take direction from patrons about anything, much less stopping their show. People are flailing all over the place; that crowd is not exactly a controlled environment. Sober or not, most other EDM show attendees are off in their own worlds, largely unaware of what's going on with other patrons, intractable and noncompliant, often to the point of actively damaging the venue and assaulting other people. By the time security and med staff are alerted and on scene this patron could already be flatlining. It's an extraordinarily dangerous environment. Over 30 years and thousands of shows, the absolute worst events I ever had the pleasure of working were EDM. Hands down.

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1Surlygirl t1_itk19qu wrote

Reply to What a city. by clicks_

Nice to see so many happy people in the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection. I love you all! ❤️‍🔥

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