Reply #44: Okay, I didn't mean to offend you...I didn't know you were Canadian. [View All]

[CraftyGal]

I thought it was ConcernedCanuck that made the comments. Be that as it may, TrogL has asked me not to go public with all my deep dark secrets so to speak. Lets just say that I understand all sides. I want to make clear that in this report from this community member, not once did she mention the typical stuff, such as the needles or the condoms or anything else. It was about a tragic murder of an elderly member of the community.

What people don't realize is the fear that the women go through. If you have a pimp, you have a quota to make or they will beat you. The pimps need to make an example of you. Even if you work indoors (massage/escort) you could get a hefty fine or not be able to work if you make a complaint or report a "bad date". Beside who would you go to, the police?

I to have been a survivor of spousal abuse and sexual assault. Last year I went through a horrible home invasion where the lives of my step-daughter and I were threatened, at the hands of gang members.

I am not saying that there aren't big issues related to prostitution, however the flip side is why should the respect us if we cant respect them? That is what was behind my original post.

It isn't up to us to solve all the problems of the "society" that you say is to blame. Society is to blame. Not us.

Yes I do say that, because if we as a community cannot respect these women, who live in the community. Then why should they have to respect us? Respect is earned not a right. It is the same when we have children. How do children learn respect if they are constantly ridiculed and put down?

I was out one evening just walking along the avenue and this is what I saw:

1) a women had trash thrown in her face and called a crack whore piece of trash.
2) Another woman had a bucket of cold, soapy water thrown at her from a car. The pimp came up and started wailing on her for ruining her outfit and make up. Yes I did call the police and they said oh well she was trailer park trash and a whore.

These two incidents were done by people that called themselves Citizens Patrol and they are community residents. TrogL and I own our own home and we originally moved here so that we could be closer to kids, they lived with mom at the time. My husband and I are part of the Block Captain Program, which is not a vigilante program. We notify the neighbourhood of issues, such as break in , car thefts, etc to our block. We help set up block party so that we know who belongs in the neighbourhood and who doesn't. If we see illegal activity we deal with it by calling the police. Often we keep a journal of what activities is happening and have neighbours call if they feel unsure of what they can do.

So I am not saying oh there, there and give them a pass. To quote a movies "If we treat our students like animals, that's exactly how they'll behave!"-Lean on Me. WE still need to stamp out anything illegal.

What I am saying is that everyone should be respectful to on another. These women have been beaten into submission and will do anything to prevent the wrath of the pimps coming down on them.

CraftyGal

(edited to fix a mistake about another poster)