Comments on Blank Noise Spectators: Samir Gandhi Bike AP 09 L 1154 Saturday evening ...

yes the first reaction does have to come for the p...

2009-04-20T12:58:00.000-07:00

yes the first reaction does have to come for the person who has experienced it- but it also important to understand why the person did not accept it- what the history of it is...so that it does not stop you or anyone else from extending help the next time. both processes must happen simultaneously.

Agreed that the women walk away as not to draw fur...

2009-04-20T11:59:00.000-07:00

Agreed that the women walk away as not to draw further attention... but unless the victim is willing nothing further can be done. Recently we had large disscusion on Pink consortium as to being mute spectators but the first reaction has to come from the victim

thanks for sharing samir. it's important to unders...

2009-04-19T12:38:00.000-07:00

thanks for sharing samir. it's important to understand why women sometimes ignore and walk away. sometimes it's just too overwhelming and they don;t want to have to deal with it or they dont want to 'draw further attention'. these are some things we have come across via conversations with people.
hope you continue to reach out!