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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

This idea of “I know the guy, there’s no way he beats his wife” as the way we keep guns out of the hands of abusers is ridiculous. Any person who has been abused, assaulted, etc knows that abusers often present as “upstanding.” There’s no way you’d know. That’s why it’s common. — PolitiTweet.org

@2222vj @Neoavatara @DanCrenshawTX @AOC That's implicit in what Crenshaw is saying. He knows his friends and isn't… https://t.co/tAUGzZZsB8

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

RT @AOC: Herein lies an important point abt domestic abuse: most of it is hidden. You could know an abuser & have no clue. I’ve had friend… — PolitiTweet.org

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

Rapists can have Ivy League degrees. Abusers can look like “good dads” or have high incomes or “great jobs.” Good appearances are often a cover for abusers. In fact, many abusers RELY on their public reputation to intimidate partners from leaving (ex: “no one will believe you.”) — PolitiTweet.org

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