Spouse abusers around the world are mourning the passing of Ike Turner today.  Mr. Turner served as an inspiration millions of people who violently abuse their mates, and he will be sorely missed by them.  For many in the general public, Mr. Turner was the face and ambassador of spousal abuse as described in disturbing detail in ex-wife Tina Turner's autobiography.

To mark Mr. Turner's passing, today abusers are wearing black "wife-beater" undershirts.  As a further tribute to Mr. Turner, all pimp hands will be only half-raised for the next week.

Mr. Turner's family has requested that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to charities that promote domestic violence.