Joss Whedon brings it Says it better than I ever could. Let just say this thought: Enough of the torture porn. Enough of the honour killings. Enough is enough.
I feel fortunate that I am involved with a man who treats me as an equal partner. I have been at the opposite end, and it is terrible and frightening and tears away whatever self-worth you have; makes you feel less than human. Thank-you Stephen, I love you.
That is all. Anything more and I'll rant incoherently.