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Comment author: wedrifid 02 November 2010 08:22:12AM *  0 points [-]

People fear questioning their “don't walk alone at night” safety strategy, lest they venture into danger.

I routinely walk (and run) alone at night. Indeed, I plan on going for a 40k run/walk alone tonight. Yet I observe that walking alone at night does really seem like it involves danger - particularly if you are an attractive female.

I actually know people (ok, so I am using my sisters as anecdotes) who are more likely to fear considering a "don't walk alone at night" strategy because it may mean they would have to sacrifice their exercise routine. Fortunately Melbourne is a relatively safe city as far as 'cities in the world' go.