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As a kid I watched my mom get the **** beat out of her for years by her boyfriend at the time. The fact she went ahead and married him doesn't really mean much, many codependent women in abusive relationships do the same thing. I don't know if Ray Rice has hit his wife again or not. I do know though that every man I have ever known that hit women didn't quit until they were physically unable to do it anymore. If she wanted to go ahead and marry him then that's her business. However, if they will suspend you or throw you out of the NFL for smoking a joint, then they sure as hell ought to for beating a woman.
First, I am sorry that you had to deal with that as a child. No one should ever be a victim of abuse, particularly a child. But we both know it's a pipe dream, unfortunately. However, as a society, we can move forward and do the best we can to make things better. For instance, dd your mom and her boyfriend seek couple counselling? In the case of Ray and his wife, they did and -- according to them -- found reconciliation and inner peace. Did he ever admit guilt? In the case of Ray Rice, he did and seemed sorry for what he did. So why don't you think he deserves another chance? I get it... chances are, he'll do it again. But there's also a chance he will not. His wife has forgiven him and moved on, and at this point, I think we all should as well.*
*Though I do think he deserves some punishment for what he did. 2 games seems light, and the NFL admitted they missed the boat. Also, the Ravens are well within their right to release him.