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Old Sep 19, 2013, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by DrSkipper View Post
I know this is going to start something, but those girls were either DRINKING EXCESSIVELY or had their drinks drugged. This is coming from someone in a law enforcement family, but it is YOUR responsibility to make sure you are not putting yourself into dangerous situations. Never put your cup down at a party, don't drink excessively around people you are not familiar with and if you do, make sure you have someone you can trust to at least make good judgements for you.

Personally, I never drink or have more than one drink at parties where I don't know people unless I've either spent some time with them and see how they are drunk first or I have someone designated to watch out for me. If I go somewhere whether it's a club or party or even school, if I set a drink down, alcoholic or otherwise, I don't pick it back up. And at parties, I wear tight jeans that are hard to remove.

It's one thing to say, "I should be able to have the freedom to drink what I want, wear what I want, and hang out with who I want" but why deliberately put yourself into a dangerous situation because you are a woman and have the right to feel protected in any situation? People act like rapists have absolutely no motive and just go on wild erratic raping sprees. They don't select just anyone--even if they don't know the person--it's a very planned out process and they are looking for a specific person, such as someone who cannot make decisions for themselves and are easily manipulated. I think what I am getting at is to be safe and use common sense: Don't walk in the dark alone, know your limits as to how much alcohol or drugs you can tolerate, have someone to watch out for you when you're drinking, etc.
I know you come from a family who's parent is in law enforcement and have obviously taught you how to be safe. I do the same with my 15 yr old and have taught her how to be assertive etc. Unfortunately not all young women have good guidance like that and they may end up in a precarious situation. Young men also need to be responsible and not take advantage of a young woman who might not be able to make a good decision. There are alot of misguided young women out there and irresponsible young men.

I should have avoided going off topic because I don't want to cause a debate, so sorry about that. Being a parent makes me think about this serious issue. Since you are young, I hope you spread the word how to be safe in social situations. Anyways lets hope the "Blurred Lines" will be clear to avoid bad situations.
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Thanks for this!
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