MADRAVENSPEAK

“I do not even know if we will survive as a species.” ~ Chris Hedges

Not all men rape or kill women but all women fear male aggression and are vulnerable. Not all men kill wildlife but all wildlife fear human violence and are vulnerable.

Women and wildlife share the same plight — fear of men.

“One Billion Rising” is a global movement that was initiated because one-third of women worldwide suffer male rape or violent assault during their lifetime. As many as a third of many wildlife target species are killed annually. Patriarchy rules. Ruthlessly.

Elliot Rodger’s killing spree in Santa Barbara manifested the sexual frustration of white male entitlement, inflicted directly on women. Women responded under the hashtag “Yes, all women” that they fear violence and rape from men. Ninety-eight percent of mass murderers are men. And yes, all wildlife fear violence from men too. Over…