Women aren't violent and don't sexually assault anyone... apparently

Take Back The Night, an organization attempting to make cities safe spaces free of violence and sexual violence for women, has a women only march tonight in one of the least safe neighborhoods of my city. On the surface its a good idea, but it really doesn't make sense to discriminate against men insofar as indirectly stating that it is only men who assault and sexually assault women. The possibility of a man being assaulted by a woman or man, or a woman by a woman, sexually or otherwise, is then denied.

I really do believe in and advocate women's rights. But if anyone wants equitable treatment, it won't be attained by redirecting discrimination. We need to step back from our day to day experiences with discrimination and attempt to understand how things can be changed without the subjugation of any other parties. Its too easy to place the blame on someone else.

I would have marched tonight as I too don't always feel safe at night, especially in that neighborhood--being a sexual minority can make me a target. Yet I am not allowed to participate in advocating a safe environment for everyone because I have a penis.