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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You can add hiking alone to the list of things women can't do without the risk of being raped and killed.

https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/arrest-made-in-murder-of-north-phoenix-hiker-pd[/quote]

It's been on that list as long as I've been alive and I am 55.

The victim had a buddy with her, and that didn't even help. [b]I don't think men understand how much energy it takes to watch out for your personal safety 24/7.[/quote][/b]

This +100.

I go out walking alone in my neighborhood, and on trails with my teenage son.   Even with another person, who is a male, I still go through all the what-ifs as I think about where we are going, parking, what day, time of day, etc.    These are things that do not cross his mind.  For instance, when he goes out on a desolate miles long walk with a friend or even alone along the Crescent Trail into DC (certain parts on quite empty on spring or summer weekdays).  I've pointed out to him that as a male, should he come up on or pass a lone female walker/runner to do so with much space and speed, so as not to potentially frighten her.

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Please don’t forget males are actually more likely to be victims of violent crime (not including domestic violence). Unfortunately everyone needs to be aware of their circumstances. [/quote]

I’ve head that a lot but I’d be very interested in seeing the numbers for unprovoked or random crime.  Men get into fights, and otherwise engage in activity that often provokes violence.  But I think it’s much less commonly that they are walking down the street minding their own business and are assaulted.  [/quote]

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