The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence has come under fire recently for celebrating Hurricane Ike as a messenger against domestic violence, while seeming to ignore the death and devastation of the storm. In a press conference yesterday, the NCADV defended its position on Hurricane Ike, stating:
"A lot of people have been saying that the NCADV puts a priority on domestic abuse victims over those who have suffered due to this deadly hurricane. I want to make it crystal clear it was not our intent to convey that idea. We apologize if anyone misinterpreted our message in this way. While the NCADV is encouraged that the National Hurricane Center made the decision to increase awareness about domestic violence by naming Ike after one of our nation's most infamous and prolific wife beaters, the NCADV in no way means to downplay the loss of life and property associated with this spectacular storm. Our members' hearts go out to the citizens of Cuba, who were knocked around last weekend by the powerful winds of Hurricane Ike, which is not so unlike being knocked around by the angry fists of a husband who has come home after a few too many to drink only to find dinner is not done. The NCADV keeps the people of Texas and Northern Mexico in our prayers."
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