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Luminous Animal

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2. I also have insomnia and often walk around San Francisco in the wee

Reply to nadine_mn (Original post)

Mon Apr 2, 2012, 04:53 AM

Apr 2012

hours of the morning. Not only do I feel safe but I feel comfortable.

I am a 54 year old white woman who has been a long time advocate against the criminalization of youth.

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Because I am not Trayvon, I had the privilege of taking a walk at 2am [View all] nadine_mn Apr 2012 OP

I'm the opposite...afraid to walk in my neighborhood after 7pm. dkf Apr 2012 #1

Why are you living in a constant state of fear? Cali_Democrat Apr 2012 #6

Well that's what it is to live in the heart of the city. dkf Apr 2012 #7

"I'm thinking of taking self defense classes"... awoke_in_2003 Apr 2012 #16

Yes and I think most classes teach that it's best to.... Kaleva Apr 2012 #26

yes, they do... awoke_in_2003 Apr 2012 #28

And I think your suggestion is a good idea because of that. Kaleva Apr 2012 #29

+1. nt awoke_in_2003 Apr 2012 #30

I'm a 5'11" large male and I won't walk in my neighborhood past dark. Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #18

I also have insomnia and often walk around San Francisco in the wee Luminous Animal Apr 2012 #2

Try it in Oakland. nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #17

There are some parts of San Francisco that I wouldn't walk around alone at night... Luminous Animal Apr 2012 #19

My experience has been the exact opposite in my time. I use the night to hide. Selatius Apr 2012 #3

On the other hand... Luminous Animal Apr 2012 #20

I see dogs..... nt nanabugg Apr 2012 #4

Back in about 1973 I was stopped "for walking" in Florida... TreasonousBastard Apr 2012 #5

Ha! I need to remember that SCantiGOP Apr 2012 #8

you are asking for a perfect world hfojvt Apr 2012 #9

Of course I am asking for a perfect world - isn't that what we all want? nadine_mn Apr 2012 #12

no some people accept that the world is never gonna be perfect hfojvt Apr 2012 #23

Just don't carry a box of Skittles and wear a hoodie and you will be fine jpak Apr 2012 #10

if Trayvon had had a nice big dog with him Voice for Peace Apr 2012 #11

pretty sure Zimmerman would have shot the dog too nadine_mn Apr 2012 #13

but might not have been so quick to approach Voice for Peace Apr 2012 #14

Sad, but true, Nadine. But I worry about you. That school teacher that was recently murdered... Honeycombe8 Apr 2012 #15

wrong place at the wrong time Rosa Luxemburg Apr 2012 #21

As a woman, I wouldn't be that comfortable taking a walk alone at 2 AM. Beacool Apr 2012 #22

I love the late night hours when no one is around. geckosfeet Apr 2012 #24

Well, it's true Turbineguy Apr 2012 #25

eloquently put florida08 Apr 2012 #27

Amazing post. Needs more rec's! joshcryer Apr 2012 #31

I very often walk in the middle of the night Skittles Apr 2012 #32