[Rathji]

That is what society needs, is more people beating family members with belts.

Of course, seeing what extreme forms of abuse of this (and other types) can do, I think my perspective might be skewed towards protecting the interests of the children.

Now in this case, the kid isn't really a kid, but that doesn't suddenly make it right.

edit: Just a disclaimer, I was spanked with a belt as a kid and I don't have a problem with anyone spanking their kids at all, I just think the line between spanking and beating was crossed here.