"If someone wishes to extend their range of romantic partners and/or sexual partners -- that's their call."

Generally speaking, I agree. However, when one is in a relationship or is married, certain modes of decency apply - to both men and women. Few men would condemn a woman if she slapped in philandering BF/husband, likewise, one should not condemn a man who does likewise to a woman.

"And abortion, really is only the womans call."

I'm not going to get into a full abortion debate now, but I strongly disagree. Babies have TWO parents: a mother AND A FATHER - who should have equal say from conception.

"Neither of which makes a beating justifiable nor called for"

Again I beg to differ. Although I used the word "strike" not "beating".