[News] Horrible Incident Southwick Green

[Thunder Bolt]

I believe that when someone is raped, the only person to blame is the rapist. You are entitled to your opinion, of course.

Your post read as though the woman shouldn't be out at 2am. Maybe the 'just sayin' led a lot of people to that conclusion.

 

[bravohotelalpha]

lots of women (and men) have no choice but to walk around in the small hours thanks to a 24 hour society and zero hours contracts.

+ attacks can happen anytime of the day/night

And this is terrifying. And even more so for those who are in areas where they also need to be mindful of knife and acid attacks.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

And this is terrifying. And even more so for those who are in areas where they also need to be mindful of knife and acid attacks.

Stranger rape is, fortunately, very rare. You are far more likely to be raped in your own home, or by someone you know.

 

[Weststander]

I believe that when someone is raped, the only person to blame is the rapist. You are entitled to your opinion, of course.

100% this.

A female (or male) walking alone in a quiet place, might unfortunately be naïve due to the vermin out there, but that person is entirely blameless in every possible way.

 

[Weststander]

I don't have a wife, I have a husband. Think about it.

Yes, I take care, and try to organise lifts, etc, but what happens if I'm driving and my car breaks down. I'm on my own and have to walk or wait for the RAC.

Or a person out for the night loses their friend, their friend goes off with someone, they lose their money, or don't have the perfect home environment for a kind parent or partner to collect them/meet the cost of a cab for them.

Victims are imperfect, but 100% innocent.

Responsibility for rape lies solely at the door of the cowardly scummer who carries it out.

I'm elated when they get convicted - miserable, scary years ahead in prison, watching their every step. Multiple Karma.

 

[Justice]

They're like a virus. Possibly named Cyrus.

Well played didn't think anyone would get that

 

[BBassic]

Well played didn't think anyone would get that

Number three in the "Holy Moly Trinity" of Nic Cage films. Face/Off and The Rock battling it out for top spot.

 

[Justice]

Number three in the "Holy Moly Trinity" of Nic Cage films. Face/Off and The Rock battling it out for top spot.

Con Air, The Rock then Face Off in third for me.

 

[StonehamPark]

Nobody is saying don't take care, but your original post firmly put the blame on the woman. Just sayin.

Your post read as though the woman shouldn't be out at 2am. Maybe the 'just sayin' led a lot of people to that conclusion.

No, that's how you interpreted the post, possibly out of emotion, as it's obviously an emotive topic.

First and foremost, of course 100% of the fault lies with the criminal.
Anyone SHOULD be able to walk freely and safely any time of day or night, HOWEVER we don't live in a Utopian society.
There are enough criminals and generally terrible people out there, for us to have to take protective measures.

There are many things that we should be able to do, freely and safely. But we mitigate risk and protect ourselves and those close to us.

When my partner goes out, she gets a taxi home and calls/texts as she's getting in the cab. She should be safe and free to come back home without any hassle, but she takes steps to mitigate or reduce risk.

 

[Creaky]

I think you might find Edna is conversant with police advice.

I would certainly hope so!

That’s why I was a little surprised by her post.

 

[TSB]

Stranger rape is, fortunately, very rare. You are far more likely to be raped in your own home, or by someone you know.

I'm not sure knowing the person makes it any better?
I believe, statistically, you are also far more likely to be murdered by someone close to you. Which, again, isn't brilliant.

 

[Motogull]

Is there a shark tank at Sea Life? If so, the rapist should be chucked in.

 

[Hillian1]

Just sayin? Women should have the freedom to walk by themselves at any time of the day or night. It's almost like you are saying she asked for it.

You really aren't a nice person at all are you.

Putting words like that in somebody's mouth to make your point.

For shame.

 

[Weststander]

You really aren't a nice person at all are you.

Putting words like that in somebody's mouth to make your point.

For shame.

Nonsense.

She quite fairly challenged a comment or two that the victim shouldn't have been walking alone at that time.

 

[btnbelle]

Stranger rape is, fortunately, very rare. You are far more likely to be raped in your own home, or by someone you know.

Last Friday a midwife left work at 7.45am and did not return for her next shift.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-45035705

You're right to say women are at far greater risk from men they already know. Two to three die every week. Many women leave partners and this does not stop the abuse, it increases the risk.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Last Friday a midwife left work at 7.45am and did not return for her next shift.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-45035705

You're right to say women are at far greater risk from men they already know. Two to three die every week. Many women leave partners and this does not stop the abuse, it increases the risk.

Domestic abuse is the worst danger to women. It's horrific.

 

[Weststander]