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by no_exit 501 days ago
> You're not being hassled, stalked, or threatened by random people.

That's an odd thing to say. The only times I've ever been randomly threatened in public were on the road, by another driver.
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jasonpeacock 501 days ago
Your privilege is showing ;) A quick search easily found some articles for learning more about the topic:

“You’re just constantly on alert”: Women and Gender-Diverse People’s Experiences of Sexual Violence on Public Transport -> https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10515455/

Uncovering gender-based violence and harassment in public transport: Lessons for spatial and transport justice -> https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S09666...

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potato3732842 501 days ago
>That's an odd thing to say. The only times I've ever been randomly threatened in public were on the road, by another driver.

There's a reason we let drunks ride public transit but not drive.

The bar for conduct behind the wheel is higher than on the subway because the risks and stakes are much higher hence why people get pissed off much easier.

Not getting accosted on the subway is a simple task of not crossing paths with the few people doing the accosting. Not getting accosted on the road requires actively performing in a manner that keeps thing flowing smoothly.

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