Originally Posted by
Katman
So Grace Millane's killer has been found guilty - and rightly so. (Anyone who goes out looking for sex the next night, after they've just disposed of last night's body, deserves nothing but a guilty verdict).
But now we're also getting bombarded with the fact that 'violence against women must stop' (which, of itself, is a perfectly valid statement).
Why isn't the message also being pushed, that if you happen to enjoy engaging in 'rough sex' (as is an individuals right), it's probably not wise to do so with someone you only met that night.
Personal responsibility seems to be taking a back seat yet again.
Well said.
I was deeply saddened by Grace Millane's murder. Yes we should all live in a safe crime free world. Able to leave our homes and cars unlocked with the keys in, never to be stolen. Woman should be able to hitch hike alone in any country totally secure in the knowledge that no harm will come to them. Men should be able to disagree with someone about something in a bar without fear of his mates kicking the shit out of them later on. Reality is another thing and a degree of caution to ones own safety is unfortunately a necessity of staying alive. I hitched hiked a bit on my OE in Europe when I was 21-22, but I was acutely aware of my vulnerability and kept my wits about me when alone.
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