umm..this makes me a little uncomfortable ( i know that's probably the point).
I mean...........what if somebody actually did???
I'm surprised no one did. I would not provoke his supporters at a rally. It has the potential to descend into mob mentality, fast.
This. In normal circumstances, if a young lady was trying to fight off an assault, I would think that decent by-standers would help. But in his crowd, they'd just go "eh, she deserved it". It was mightly ballsy of her - braver than I would dare to be.
Even wearing this shirt does not provoke sexual assault. Sexual assaulters are the SOLE cause of sexual assault.
THIS. Clothes do not equal consent. Short skirts, cropped shirts...t-shirts that say "I dare you." None of that is consent.
I applaud her. It took a lot of guts to wear that to a Trump rally.
I agree completely. And I hate that the culture I live in and the fear that I was raised in prevented me from buying that shirt. Because I looked damn good in it and for the first two minutes I wore it (in the dressing room) I felt powerful and confident. The shirt was literally saying, "Don't touch me!" ... And then I realized I felt like it would be an invitation to perverts in today's rape culture
ETA: Your signature is cracking me up and creeping me out all at the same time. My face doesn't know what to do :?
Even wearing this shirt does not provoke sexual assault. Sexual assaulters are the SOLE cause of sexual assault.
You're right, I shouldn't have said she was provoking them. The supporters at his rallies are so unhinged that they view any protest as a provocation, but that doesn't mean that it is. If anything had happened, the fault would have been with the assailant alone. At this point in the election, I don't think l would have the courage to protest at one of his rallies - if the crowd turned, I really don't think anyone would help.
I think this was a very dangerous situation that she chose to express herself in.
And we gentle little ladies should avoid danger at all costs or else it's OUR fault if something happens, right? Sounds like shit people said to keep women out of the military.
I think this was a very dangerous situation that she chose to express herself in.
And we gentle little ladies should avoid danger at all costs or else it's OUR fault if something happens, right? Sounds like shit people said to keep women out of the military.
I think that's a serious simplification.
I did not say she shouldn't have a right to express herself nor did I imply such a thing.
It is ridiculous for you to suggest, I was stating, it's "OUR" fault if something happens. It is NEVER the victims fault if they are assaulted.
There is a reason people are applauding her courage, b/c the situation isn't the same as wearing this on a college campus. She wore it at a Trump rally, where violence isn't out of the norm. It was very dangerous, and takes a shit load of courage.
And we gentle little ladies should avoid danger at all costs or else it's OUR fault if something happens, right? Sounds like shit people said to keep women out of the military.
I think that's a serious simplification.
I did not say she shouldn't have a right to express herself nor did I imply such a thing.
It is ridiculous for you to suggest, I was stating, it's "OUR" fault if something happens. It is NEVER the victims fault if they are assaulted.
There is a reason people are applauding her courage, b/c the situation isn't the same as wearing this on a college campus. She wore it at a Trump rally, where violence isn't out of the norm. It was very dangerous, and takes a shit load of courage.
Your post sounds very condemning "She put herself in a dangerous situation." Nope. A dangerous situation was created because of Rape culture.
I did not say she shouldn't have a right to express herself nor did I imply such a thing.
It is ridiculous for you to suggest, I was stating, it's "OUR" fault if something happens. It is NEVER the victims fault if they are assaulted.
There is a reason people are applauding her courage, b/c the situation isn't the same as wearing this on a college campus. She wore it at a Trump rally, where violence isn't out of the norm. It was very dangerous, and takes a shit load of courage.
Your post sounds very condemning "She put herself in a dangerous situation." Nope. A dangerous situation was created because of Rape culture.
Yes, she did put herself in a dangerous situation at a TRUMP rally which SUPPORTS in my opinion rape culture. They are supporting a candidate who at one point advocated, and hasn't really apologized, for sexually assaults.
I think she deserves a hell of a lot of credit for it. I am not trying to demean her at all, and I'm not sure if semantics are the issue but this is a big deal where she wore this damn shirt in my opinion.
Your post sounds very condemning "She put herself in a dangerous situation." Nope. A dangerous situation was created because of Rape culture.
Yes, she did put herself in a dangerous situation at a TRUMP rally which SUPPORTS in my opinion rape culture. They are supporting a candidate who at one point advocated, and hasn't really apologized, for sexually assaults.
I think she deserves a hell of a lot of credit for it. I am not trying to demean her at all, and I'm not sure if semantics are the issue but this is a big deal where she wore this damn shirt in my opinion.
You realize in your post you said NOTHING about bravery or courage or credit. You only said SHE put herself in a dangerous situation. That is IT. Your only comments were about HER actions creating danger. Nothing condemning the culture, nothing about the bravery it takes, nothing but mentioning how her actions were dangerous.
Yes, she did put herself in a dangerous situation at a TRUMP rally which SUPPORTS in my opinion rape culture. They are supporting a candidate who at one point advocated, and hasn't really apologized, for sexually assaults.
I think she deserves a hell of a lot of credit for it. I am not trying to demean her at all, and I'm not sure if semantics are the issue but this is a big deal where she wore this damn shirt in my opinion.
You realize in your post you said NOTHING about bravery or courage or credit. You only said SHE put herself in a dangerous situation. That is IT. Your only comments were about HER actions creating danger. Nothing condemning the culture, nothing about the bravery it takes, nothing but mentioning how her actions were dangerous.
I do understand my original post, I didn't realize I needed to expand upon it but I hope at this point I've made my position clear.
Here's the thing...
I wouldn't go to a KKK rally, b/c my shear presence would identify (due to my skin color) me as someone that doesn't agree with their values. I would be placing myself in a dangerous situation. Yes, it is courageous of anyone who does go to those rallies to protest the actions but none the less dangerous as hell.
I think what she did was dangerous and I'll stand by that. However, I think it was brave also and didn't intend to imply anything but.
Yes, she did put herself in a dangerous situation at a TRUMP rally which SUPPORTS in my opinion rape culture. They are supporting a candidate who at one point advocated, and hasn't really apologized, for sexually assaults.
I think she deserves a hell of a lot of credit for it. I am not trying to demean her at all, and I'm not sure if semantics are the issue but this is a big deal where she wore this damn shirt in my opinion.
You realize in your post you said NOTHING about bravery or courage or credit. You only said SHE put herself in a dangerous situation. That is IT. Your only comments were about HER actions creating danger. Nothing condemning the culture, nothing about the bravery it takes, nothing but mentioning how her actions were dangerous.
No, if the woman is putting herself in a dangerous situation, that is saying the situation is already there. She chose to walk into it. You are seeing something that isn't in that poster's words.
A friend from WB posted a picture from the same rally last night of a guy wearing a shirt that said "She's a c*nt. Vote Trump." He was with his wife and young kids. My friend was not at the rally but she's from WB and horrified that this is her hometown. She had to take a break from FB today because her page was getting too intense.
A friend from WB posted a picture from the same rally last night of a guy wearing a shirt that said "She's a c*nt. Vote Trump." He was with his wife and young kids. My friend was not at the rally but she's from WB and horrified that this is her hometown. She had to take a break from FB today because her page was getting too intense.
Yeah, I've luckily gotten rid of pretty much all of my horrible WB Trump supporters.
I'm thrilled a young girl from WB did that. Go her!