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In reply to the discussion: Could science convince you that the shooter was not ethically responsible for his actions? [View all]Ms. Toad
(34,069 posts)I say that as a rape survivor of more than 4 decades who regularly leaves my office and walks 2 blocks to my car at between 2 and 4 in the morning. I long ago decided that I was not willing to live in a box to prevent a recurrence. Restricting my freedom of movement out of fear would mean that the person responsible for the worst day of my life was still controlling me. I am attentive, and I don't decline the offer of anyone who wants to accompany me to my car - but I am not going to schedule my work hours - or call security - every time I need to head to my car late at night.
It is not a matter of learning a lesson. It is a matter of choosing to live versus choosing to exist in an inconvenient life constantly restructured to minimize ever changing risks as the "bad dudes" find new ways to circumvent our safety net.