A free magazine handed out in Suffolk, England by local police aimed to deter young girls from boozy nights in racy mini-skirts by warning that women 'intent on getting ratted' should make sure they had waxed their legs and were 'wearing nice pants' in case they collapsed.
The magazine then went on to show pictures of young women slumped on the ground next to messages urging them: 'If you've got it, don't flaunt it.'
I know the advice is well intentioned, but it makes me uncomfortable to think that the 'she had it coming attitude' is now being delivered by the very people who should be protecting the right of every woman to say no whatever they wear.
I can only say I'm perplexed at the suggestion that smooth legs and a nice pair of knickerswill save your self-respect, or help your safety, were you to roll up in a ditch at the corner of the road.
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