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Cologne Mayor accused of 'victim blaming'.

Mycroft

Mycroft

Ministry of Serendipity
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/w...nduct-to-prevent-future-assault-a6798186.html

I feel I must come out in defence of the Mayor of Cologne. Warning women against the dangers present in certain areas is not 'victim-blaming', it's simple common sense. There is a situation, it is not safe, this area should be avoided. It's really quite simple. It's not the victims fault, but that is plainly the situation. And it would be irresponsible not to warn women against such potential danger.
 
Wirey

Wirey

Fartist
Mycroft said:
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/w...nduct-to-prevent-future-assault-a6798186.html

I feel I must come out in defence of the Mayor of Cologne. Warning women against the dangers present in certain areas is not 'victim-blaming', it's simple common sense. There is a situation, it is not safe, this area should be avoided. It's really quite simple. It's not the victims fault, but that is plainly the situation. And it would be irresponsible not to warn women against such potential danger.
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Or, more police and actual jail time.
 
Revoltingest

Revoltingest

Pragmatic Libertarian
Premium Member
Mycroft said:
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/w...nduct-to-prevent-future-assault-a6798186.html

I feel I must come out in defence of the Mayor of Cologne. Warning women against the dangers present in certain areas is not 'victim-blaming', it's simple common sense. There is a situation, it is not safe, this area should be avoided. It's really quite simple. It's not the victims fault, but that is plainly the situation. And it would be irresponsible not to warn women against such potential danger.
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In the news.....
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...clares-upcoming-carnival-no-area-females.html
One of the first victim's to speak out, an 18-year-old named only as Michelle, described being surrounded by a group of 30 'angry' men who groped her and her friends then stole their belongings as they fled.
Witnesses and police have described men working in 'coordinated' groups to grope women who were unable to escape, while two women reported they were raped.
Michelle's shocking testimony comes as the city's own council today admitted its town centre was now a 'no-go area' for women, while it has emerged similar attacks occurred the same night across Hamburg and Stuttgart.
And while German media and authorities stand accused of covering up previous incidents to avoid stoking tensions, there are fears the upcoming carnival celebrations in Cologne will see a repeat of the brazen attacks.
Both Cologne's police chief and Germany's public broadcaster yesterday apologised after they were accused of attempting to cover up the extraordinary attacks.
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So which is wrong?
- Warning potential victims of the danger
- Keeping silent, lest victims feel blamed
 
SomeRandom

SomeRandom

Still learning to be wise
Staff member
Premium Member
Mycroft said:
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/w...nduct-to-prevent-future-assault-a6798186.html

I feel I must come out in defence of the Mayor of Cologne. Warning women against the dangers present in certain areas is not 'victim-blaming', it's simple common sense. There is a situation, it is not safe, this area should be avoided. It's really quite simple. It's not the victims fault, but that is plainly the situation. And it would be irresponsible not to warn women against such potential danger.
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I agree. Being warned of potential danger to personal safety is the responsible thing to do. Regardless of fees fees.
 
gsa

gsa

Well-Known Member
David1967 said:
Arrest them and deport the ungrateful $@#! back to where they came from.
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But you see, they would face persecution if they did that.

It is astounding really. I can understand that for something relatively minor (like putting false information down on an asylum application to boost your chances of approval, or petty shoplifting and the like). But sexual assault? And yet there was a woman in Sweden who was almost raped by this guy on a train, and did not want to report him at first because she was concerned he would be deported and have a 5 year ban on re-entry (yes, you read that right, it is not a lifetime ban on re-entry).
 
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