special dispensation
how are you getting home?
I’m walking
NO! let me give you a lift
I like to walk, I don’t live far away
how long will it take you? No, its not safe out there, let me give you a lift, I insist
I couldn’t resist challenging her beliefs with my experiences
I often walk home after 11pm, at minight, one, two even three in the morning. It’s very vibrant and friendly on the streets. I don’t feel or get threatened. Maybe there’s a special dispensation for the locals?
If you’re sure, if you insist, do take care…
Part of me thinks
”for goodness sake, get a life and stop applying your middle-class snooty prejudices to the place I live which is not the crime hub!’
another part of me thinks
what a sweet sociable caring lady, she really cares if I get home ok or not
I walked safely home alone, people smiled and talked to me as I walked passed. Another person will offer me the protection of a car ride home on another night. They will not step out of their safety zone, they will keep their beliefs whatever I say or do. I will keep my experience of friendly non-violent, non-threatening locals
July 17th, 2010
I suspect it is safer to hike then ride (even to stay at home is not absolutely safe).
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