Everyone should be aware no matter how progressive the world seems, there is still hate of all kinds. Name a race, religion, color, gender, man, boy, woman, girl, etc. there is someone who hates another for one unexplainable reason or another. Men need to be careful, they aren't normally the targets of opportunity because of size and strength. Women need to be careful, cautious, always alert, and defensive. The predator mind seems to think women are the easiest prey because smaller, physically weaker gender.

There is no right nor wrong in whether anyone decides they do or don't want to carry protection for themselves. Don't believe in the God given right to protect one's own life? Then don't, but never ever tell me I don't have that right myself.

Could they have saved their own lives? We probably will never know.
Second Transgender Woman Found Dead In A Week In Dallas
https://www.dailywire.com/news/30689/second-transgender-woma...

Susannna Hupp watched as her own parents died along with many others because she followed the law and left her gun in her car. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEJFAvA-ZUE

I do my best to scan the parking lot around my car or truck before I leave the vehicle or return. IF any man, or men are close, my hand is on my gun. I know a lot of women don't have that option, they don't want that option, but don't ever tell me I can't have that right. I plan on dying of old age not because someone saw an opportunity to take my life because they could.

If you have been watching too many movies and think these things work out in their own time. Get a reality check how quickly a bad situation can go from bad to really truly bad in the blink of an eye.
https://www.weaselzippers.us/384845-video-man-attempting-to-...

You're best defense is be aware at all times. When things go south, you are the closest first responder and seconds count.
Love all of you, be safe
always
Barb