Is there ever a valid reason for a man to hit a woman?

"Upfront & Straightforward" Host Alan Roger Currie opens up his seventh season on BlogTalkRadio with a discussion about men who verbally and physically abuse their girlfriends or wives.  Is there ever a valid reason for a man to be abusive with a female companion?

Scheduled to contribute to the discussion:  Writer / Director Charles Murray, whose debut film, "Things Never Said" deals with a wife who is in an abusive relationship

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