• Do you agree or disagree with this statement: Abuse at home and domestic violence should be punished. 

I absolutely think that these crimes should be punished.  Domestic violence is still violence, and letting it go unpunished is only promoting it further.  Domestic violence has not only negative immediate effects, but can lead to psychological and physical disability further along in life.  Children who learn abuse at home at a young age are far more likely to exhibit that behaviour in public and, as they grow into adults, in their own home.  There are absolutely no reasons that exist that justify domestic abuse.  Even though it is a private matter that some say the government shouldn't have control over, the fact is that it is violence. It is inappropriate in almost every situation.  The only situation where it would be appropriate would be when it is used for self-defence.  Other than that, domestic violence and abuse should be handled by the police and should be illegal absolutely.