the german free market has been quick to respond with anti-rape pants as the sensible counter measure to the rise in rapes attributed to the arrival of unlicensed doctors, lawyers and engineers in large numbers from third world countries, the fact that these pants sold out quickly speaks volumes about the situation in germany for women
https://voiceofeurope.com/2018/02/german-women-in-fear-new-anti-rape-pants-sell-out-very-quickly/Quote
Whilst out jogging, Sandra was attacked by three drunk men, who tried to tear her pants off. The brave intervention of a pedestrian prevented worse from happening. “After that I had the wish of developing a pair of pants with which women all over the world can feel safer”, says Seilz.
The high-tech pants, called “safe shorts”, are supposed to give three times protection. She developed the high-tech pants with three built-in mechanisms:
-The pants consist of a tear- and cut resistant material. They also feature a protector in the groin to protect from any grabbing
-Strings along the waist cross at the groin. They are being lashed down to prevent the pants from being pulled down/ripped down. A combination lock is supposed to provide additional safety.
-The pants have an alarm (130dB) that is being triggered by someone pulling/tugging/tearing on them. It can also be activated manually if needed.
The safe shorts are available as running pants or hotpants. “Starting off, we only produced a small series, but it was sold out really quickly”, tells us the entrepreneur from Oberhausen. The demand – 80% of it in Germany/from Germany (the article says, mostly German women buy it) – is high.
liberals were quick to point out that these pants should not be sold as women shouldn't have to protect themselves and we should instead teach men not to rape - they were careful not to mention the nationalities of the men comitting rapes for fear of being perceived as racist or islamphobic
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Sexual assault has many forms, and not all occur by removing a person's shorts or underwear.
It focuses on the wrong person.
On what occasions should a woman decide to wear rape prevention clothing? Should we choose to wear them on days we expect to be raped? Should they become part of our everyday outfits?
While a person can be aware of danger and learn about safety, no one should have to prepare for rape.
This post was edited by duffman316 on Feb 4 2018 11:42am