Lindsay Lohan & Girlfriend Come to blows--but don't call it 'Domestic Violence'

www.glennsacks.com ^ | 11/24/08 | Glenn Sacks

[PercivalWalks]

"According to Dr. Donald Dutton, author of Rethinking Domestic Violence, research shows that domestic violence is actually more common in lesbian relationships than in heterosexual relationships.

"For example, one study of 1,100 lesbian or bisexual women who are in abusive lesbian relationships found that the women were more likely to have experienced violence in their previous relationships with women than in their previous relationships with men."

First the story, then a few comments. From Lindsay Lohan And Sam Ronson Fight, Get Couples Counseling (Huffington Post, 11/21/08):

THE most talked-about twosome in Hollywood are talking with a couples counselor to resolve their escalating problems, an insider told Page Six.

Lindsay Lohan (above, in black) and Samantha Ronson (above, in red) "are fighting like cats and dogs," according to our source. "They fight every day, screaming, crying and yelling at each other.

"Sam and Lindsay are still very much together and very much in love, but drama just seems to follow Lindsay, and Sam hates it. She deals with Lindsay every day. And every day for Sam means questioning, 'Is this worth it?' "

Page Six spies saw Lohan and Ronson get into a spat outside of Citrine on West 21st Street recently, and the London Sun published details of a explosive argument this week outside Boujis in London, where Ronson was deejaying.

The paper reported "all hell broke loose" and the screaming match ended with Lohan "in tears."

The wild child sank down in tears following the 4am bust-up with DJ girlfriend Samantha Ronson.

It's not mentioned in the story's headline nor in its lead five paragraphs, but it turns out that what is portrayed as a lover's "spat" is actually a case of domestic violence. The story continues:

The pair had come to blows in a trendy London nightspot after Sam spotted Lindsay dancing with her ex Calum Best.

Witnesses say the DJ flew at the actress "throwing punches" on the dancefloor at Boujis...and playboy Calum, 27, had to tear them apart.

And as they were leaving the club Lindsay hit back at her lover "screaming and spitting" as the pair had to be pulled apart once again.

Another paper reported "Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson had their second major spat in a week."

The two lesbian lovers are abusing each other and "throwing punches" and the only man involved--Calum Best--is the one who breaks it up. Tell me, if Lohan was getting punched by her boyfriend as opposed to her girlfriend, would it be labeled a "fight"? Would it be seen as a cute lover's "spat"?

For another recent example of the media not calling lesbian domestic violence "domestic violence," see Wife Stabbed 222 Times by Spouse, but Media Doesn't Call It 'Domestic Violence' Because...

[LottieDah]

There is a lot of domestic violence in lesbian couples. Could you just imagine the fireworks during “that time of the month”. Before sexism is screamed...I am female.

[lewisglad]

[Zeppelin]

GUILTY!!!

wait, what’s the issue?

[jagusafr]

Sorry, but who the hell cares? They’re both pathetic, as is this screaming for public attention.

[woofie]

ok SEXIST!!!!

[lewisglad]

Still GUILTY!(of very bad style)

[absolootezer0]

if there’s not a man hitting a woman its not domestic violence, right?

[Puppage]

[China Clipper]

One of my friends is a cop. Used to work Hollywood. He says some of the most gruesome and violent murders with mutilations occur in the lesbian world. He has no reasons to describe it, but he says it is so common, and has been for many years. He speculates is a result of the "love triangles" that pop up, kind of a..... "well if I can't have you then by golly no one EVER will".... kind of a thing.

Strange and also sad.....

[Gay State Conservative]

Could you just imagine the fireworks during “that time of the month”. Before sexism is screamed...I am female.

I've heard it said that when women live together their periods "synchronize".So,in time,they both receive their "monthly bill" at the same time.So five days each month....."hello,is this the SWAT team?"

[LottieDah]

So true!!!! The cleaning lady must have a field day cleaning up all the broken glassware after a row between Lindsay and Sam.

[bcsco]

Strange and also sad.....

Not really, strange that is. If you don't have a moral compass to begin with, this is inevitably where you'll wind up.

[JamesP81]

Lindsay Lohan & Girlfriend Come to blows--but don't call it 'Domestic Violence'

Reporters really should think a little longer before publishing headlines like that :0

[dashing doofus]

“Come to blows”, eh?

[lewisglad]

Sounds like Lindsay is just going through the 'lesbo until graduation' phase. (without the professors brainwashing her, instead entertainment types/tutors doing it)

[redangus]

Not guilty on all charges. What a waste of a beautiful, once talented young woman.

[Smokin' Joe]

Now you understand why primitive man started organizing hunts for dangerous and large game. It was better than staying in camp the wrong week...

[Osage Orange]

If you don't have a moral compass to begin with, this is inevitably where you'll wind up.

In Congress?

[hunter112]

Having been married a number of times, there is no one who fights 'dirtier' than a woman. It requires a man to either back down or move out to stop the thing. If two such dirty fighters get into a living together relationship, then I'm not surprised that all hell breaks loose.

It really doesn't need lesbianism, think about all the female roommate situtations you've ever known about. Guys sharing a house usually can get along, women seem to have cat fights over everything!