A Lesson in Fear and Understanding

Very moving and powerful message--and unfortunately true… Thanks for sharing this, ila.

[violet lightning]

Great post Ila.
Sad but all too true.
Another example of reality vs fantasy. The reality is that cruelty, intolerance and violence are the real crimes. In all its forms.
I hope in some small (or even big) way, we can all make a positive difference in the world. Its not enough to be empathetic, we have to be brave, speak up, and make a difference.

[Bionca]

I want to take a moment to focus on the last part of the story. Where the police shows up. It's a tough position to be in - on one hand, talking to the cops can potentially save another person from the same violence if the guys are caught. On the other, it opens you up to further victimization.

Being blamed for violence against you by someone in authority, someone you are taught will protect you - happens. In a state where you are already scared, hurt, violated the first thought is to slink away and recover.

Originally Posted by Bionca

I want to take a moment to focus on the last part of the story. Where the police shows up. It's a tough position to be in - on one hand, talking to the cops can potentially save another person from the same violence if the guys are caught. On the other, it opens you up to further victimization.

Being blamed for violence against you by someone in authority, someone you are taught will protect you - happens. In a state where you are already scared, hurt, violated the first thought is to slink away and recover.

Nicely said

[franalexes]

It's pretty confusing for a cop to be asked to arrest someone for doing what he wanted to be doing himself.