Thank you for bringing up this important topic Plague.
It's always best to avoid situations where you will be at risk. I'm a big believer in risk avoidance and risk management. You make a good point. Sometimes we should be careful about the situations we put ourselves in.
For example, I know a very attractive, young transgender woman locally. She is totally passable - virtually flawless in appearance, voice and demeanor. She enjoys the nightclub scene. To be blunt, she drinks excessively and hooks up with men she meets there. It's all great fun to her but it exposes her to far too much risk.
I advised my friend not to drink to the point of being intoxicated and out of control, not to go to the nightclubs alone and never, ever leave the club with someone she just met. We also discussed the fact that she doesn't always use protection when she engages in sex with the men she meets at the bars.
This example is played out on a nightly basis all over the world. I think we have to be very cautious and be sure we're safe. I know we should all have the right to do what we want as long as it doesn't harm anyone and I'm all about having fun. We should certainly never blame the victim for criminal actions of another person, but we have to be responsible also given the realities of the world we live in.
There are people out there who will target us for whatever their reasons might be. We must be aware of the potential risks and seek to minimize them so we can be safe. Don't be shy to ask for help if you feel threatened. Tell someone if you think you're being followed or if something doesn't feel right. Call the police if you need to. Just stay safe.
