I know I'm not. Didn't say I was. My point is that when you face rape, regardless of who you are, it's rare that there's anyone there to save you. If you're lucky, if you've studied the set ups and the traps, if you've practiced scenarios, if you're mentally prepared and listen to your instincts, if you have good threat instincts... you'll be able to protect yourself, maybe. I got lucky. No doubt. But I was also smart and prepared, except for the second attempt. I did not see that betrayal coming.

I too, would and have protected others from assault and out of control men. Because no one should be assaulted. I'd do it just because it's the right thing to do.

You seem to need some sort of validation or recognition or praise in order to act on basic decency or make it worth your while.

I'll tell you too, that as often as not in preempting assaults, the women I'm protecting scream at me.

But I see this for what it is. Deflection. She's trying to prevent a later beat down and she's not where she can leave. I don't need my feelings pampered to coax me into throwing a lifeline at someone who's drowning.