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The DesertLight Journal
Volume 2, Number 4
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February 20, 2002
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The bi-weekly e-zine of the International Men's Rights Movement. This is the first e-zine intended to focus primarily on the issues of domestic violence against men and divorce/child custody issues. We welcome news of groups, websites, and people in the men's rights movement worldwide. We encourage new writers and commentary.
For all the news all the time, visit our buds
<http://www.mensactivism.org> in the US
<http://www.angryharry.com> in the UK
or Men's News Daily <http://www.mensnewsdaily.com> anywhere.
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"A woman needs a man like a fish needs the river."
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IN THIS ISSUE:
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WEBSITE NEWS
·FATHERS URGE RESISTANCE TO NEW CHILD SUPPORT GUIDELINE
·NEW YAHOO GROUP
·BOOK DISCUSSION AT iFEMINISTS
·WHAT'S NEW AT CYBERMANBOOKS
·THE UNITY WALL IS LAUNCHED
·INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT FOR STEVE O
As I write this, the AZFathers are on their way to the state capital in Phoenix to testify regarding HB2472, which eliminates ex-parte orders of protection and requires that the person petitioning for the order of protection also not violate the order. It will go to a vote before the House Human Services Committee today. Orders of protection have been badly abused in the past by divorcing spouses, for reasons that have nothing to do with concern for their safety. If eventually voted into law HB2472 will remove one of the more fashionable aspects of down-n-dirty divorce, making OOPs work both ways and giving AZ men at least a chance of defending themselves against bogus charges. Let's hope our guys are heard!
The DLJ website has passed a milestone of sorts, as we recently found out the website is read by people in 30 countries! It really is true the sun never sets on our homiesit's far more than just a nice saying.
WEBSITE NEWS
We at ANCPR want you all to be aware that we've added a new feature to
http://ancpr.org.
It is a button that makes it extremely easy to alert people you know about ANCPR and
all it offers on the website. The button is on all the pages of the site and
clicking it simply brings up a new message window using your own default email
program. A short message with some links are already in the message that comes up.
All you've got to do is to enter someone's email address, and away you go!
Lowell Jaks, ANCPR
My name is Tom Hoerner, and I am the Executive Liaison and web site
administrator for Fathers for Equal Rights, Inc. and the National Fathers'
Resource Center (www.fathers4kids.org) in Dallas, TX. We are launching our
revised and updated website, (we should be live by February 20th) and we are
compiling the most extensive list of father-friendly resources possible. One of the enhancements to our links page will be to specify the service area for each linked resource. This is especially important as many members are looking for local agencies.
Imagine the frustration of a visitor from Montana discovers that a linked
agency or resource only serves New Hampshire. So, we want this information
to be available up front if at all possible.
Tom Hoerner
Executive Liaison
Fathers for Equal Rights, Inc
hernerboys@aol.com
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BOSTON, February 5, 2002 The Fatherhood Coalition is calling for a proactive resistance movement in response to the new, updated Massachusetts Child Support Guideline released this week by Chief Justice for Administration and Management of the Trial Court, Barbara Dortch-Okara.
Full text at:
http://www.fatherhoodcoalition.org/cpf/newswire/2002/PRGuidelineRelease020205.htm
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NEW YAHOO GROUP
Unloved Children
It's time for the truth! The evil wind of "child abuse" which is screamed by psychologists and sycophant bureaucrats is in reality nothing more than a huge hoax designed to destroy families and doom thousands of children to dependence on government. While child abuse certainly exists, the purpose of this group is to reveal the truth that the actual "exploitation" and "victimization" is being done by "elites" who believe in a sterile environment in which to raise children, remarkably similar to the plans of Adolf Hitler's "master race". Children of the Third Reich were institutionalized and fed, but otherwise never touched or in any way LOVED. This environment produces BRUTES, such as the heartless youngsters who maimed and killed in the High School at Columbine, CO. We need your input! SHOWING LOVE AND AFFECTION TO CHILDREN IS NOT A CRIME! But depriving them of love is the worst abuse of all!
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/unlovedchildren/
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BOOK DISCUSSION AT iFEMINISTS
Mark this Wednesday, February 20th on your e-calendar. This when the
ifeminists.com Writers BB
http://www.ifeminists.com/interaction/forum/writing0202/index.html> will
be hosting the first ifeminists "Book Discussion," under the moderation of
Will Johnson. The first book to be analyzed, chapter by chapter, is Daphne Patai's
excellent "Heterophobia: Sexual Harassment and the Future of Feminism."
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WHAT'S NEW AT CYBERMANBOOKS?
Well, everything! We launched as planned on February 14th with a marathon 15-hour chat. We talked to some of our buds and encouraged some new writers, and despite a few technical glitches here and there, a good time was had by alland yes, we even sold some books!
Right now on offer are three novels by me, including the groundbreaking "Friends to the End," the story of DV against a man that you've probably heard about but weren't able to get until now. Also is my latest, "Dragon," the story of a man who turns his back on fame and fortune to find a more-normal life as a husband and father.
We are proud to offer more cutting edge, guy friendly work as well. "Napalm is the Scent of Justice" is a sci-fi piece about feminism, and what could happen if the feminists were running everything in the United States of America. Bernard Chapin's look at a possible future is a chilling, yet entertaining read.
There's now a bulletin board at the site, to leave your comments or suggestions, and we're working hard to put together more new books. Coming up at cyberMan are "Hey, It's a Guy Thing!" by Dave Bates, and a collection of short stories that offers a unique glimpse into life in modern-day India. In March, we'll be releasing the first installment of a serial novel, "Never Say No," sent free by e-mail. Sign up at the site right now, because once it's over, it's over, and the story won't be available again! Deadline for sign-ups is March 15 at midnight GMT.
The site will be frequently updated, with new books and new features added all the time. We're still open to submissions, so if you've got book-length material, check http://www.cybermanbooks.com/author.html for submissions guidelines.
Happy reading!
T_____
http://www.cybermanbooks.com
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THE UNITY WALL IS LAUNCHED
As this begins, I want to encourage all of you to protest with honor because men and women need each other. And our children need us both. Although there is injustice in our system, and inequity in our relationship, let us never forget restraint. Let us never forget to listen.
History is strewn with the wreckage of battles fought to the bitter end. With people who have sacrificed everything except for their hate. Nature has no pity for those who in their arrogance, cared more for the fight than for solving the problem. For those whose understanding came too late.
While it is right and good to strive against injustice, let us protest with dignity. For when the injustice is resolved, men and women will still have to live with each other. To destroy that relationship would be the greatest injustice. So let this protest be different from those that have come before it, let this protest be with honor.
--Tim Merritt
http://www.unitywall.com/
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INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT FOR STEVE O
From Earl Silverman, Family of Men MHW:
Attached are pictures of Todd in front of a court house with his sign. It would help Steve out if you can make a similar sign and stand in front of your court house, take a picture and post the picture to Steve. Try to insure that the name and location of the court house is on the picture.
We can end up with international picket signs declaring that Justice Raymond Guerette supports :Lies 'alright' here"
He is a man of action. He is a man who is getting things done. And most important he is polite and respectful, especially in a difficult and personal challenging position. Right on Steve, keep up the great work!!
The recent news report as provided by Steve, and more on this story (including the pix) are at
http://www.desertlightjournal.homestead.com/SOpix.html
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gas and underwear that doesn't ride up!"
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Publisher
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PO Box 1252 Yuma AZ 85366
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