@elbows 144917 wrote:
http://wtop.com/loudoun-county/2016/08/2nd-trail-user-reports-attempted-assault-on-wod/
“Trail users are reminded to never use the trail alone.” I’m glad the bicyclist who rode by and likely thwarted the attack didn’t heed that advice.
I think its ridiculous how often that sort of thing is said to victims of assault (especially women). I know its probably meant as harmless advice, but it smells of victim blaming. It should be safe to be in public without having to travel in a group.
(not directed at you, elbows, you just had the quote from the article handy).
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