Living in Fear
In the first case, it happened with some others around but these people were either too stunned or shocked that they did nothing. The woman was approached by two men forcing her to unlock her car with the intention of driving her away in her own car. I dared not think of what could have happened if these two men succeeded! Could be just robbery or a triple crime of rape, murder and robbery! Fortunately that woman had the presence of mind to run when the opportunity came and she escaped. The two men also fled the scene immediately.
The second incident was quite astounding in the sense that it was not robbery but rather two people on motor-bikes approached this mom and two kids, demanding her to give them the youngest kid while having a knife pointed at her. The mom screamed and shouted for help and when the neighbours came out to investigate, the two sped away. Reminded me of the recent spade of crimes involving children being kidnapped sexually molested and murdered.
From such brazen criminal activities, it indicated that safety and security is getting to an alarming level. Its not even safe for moms to bring their kids out to play! Both incidents happened in broad day light with other people around. I can understand that people around may not get involved mainly because they do not understand what is happening more than anything else. Of course there is an element of personal safety involved but mostly I believe that without knowing what is really happening people are reluctant to get involved. Another reason being the surprise factor which usually make one immobilized or in shock.
I am amazed at the boldness of these criminals. Perhaps they know that people around are slow to react to the calls for help and so they are convinced that it would be over in less than a minute! Perhaps they also know that there is a lack of security personnels (who are trained to respond to such situations) around making them bold. I believe our Police Force and Management of shopping malls must seriously come out with effective patrolling or else, our play grounds and shopping malls will be shunned by people. How do you like to live with such fear daily! Dare not go anywhere but stay at home!
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Bokjae, is it the one about OU? I got that email too, scary ain’t it?!!
Anyway, here’s a tag for u that’s in keeping with peace and not violence. Happy weekend to u and Rocky!
http://mariucasperfume.blogspot.com/2008/02/make-love-not-war.html
Oh yeah, we are living in fear. We need to be very alert all the time or we choose to be the “CAVEMAN”!…I don’t know…
DAMN thief.. i hate those ppl..who got better nothing to do but always trying to make ppl life so scary.. i hope those baddies rot in hell.. everywhere is not safe anymore, not even at outside our home or at the playground.. it really is such a shame to be living in fear..
This article is so true I myself an scared to death to go outside. So many bad things can happen to you I only go to the grocery store and doctor and back home. Its just nmot enough to ahve one guard on duty at some stores so its best to stay at home. I do not mind it as long as Im safe. I do hope you will go and pick up your award or at least go and leave me a comment about it. thanks.
Nowhere is safe nowadays…so it is better to be alert at all times….
red means danger and also good luck….and i have something red for you…
Yes marzie thats the one and please stay alert at all times!
Thanks sportschatz! Be alert for your own safety! Cheers!
Yeah cbenc12, can understand your anger! Make our lives more tense when we go out to do simple things!
Hey lily, so the world is really getting more and more unsafe! Thanks!