I live in the center of the city of Chicago. I was harassed on the street earlier in the morning around 8:30 a.m. near Millennium Park. Two guys were constantly calling me and my friend when we walked pass by the park. My friend and I decided to ignored their calls completely then suddenly one guy decided to follow behind. And he patted on both of our butts then left.
The feeling was awful, helpless and angry. I was helpless because all the lookers whom may have seen his action did nothing. There were not one person stood up to help. I felt angry because there was nothing I could have done to stop him.
The idea of ignoring his call was our defense for avoiding trouble. However the trouble did not even go away under our defense but it got worst by allowing the asshole to take us as vulnerable target.
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The reason why they exist on the street is because they think they could just easily get away for their nasty actions. I think all the people or onlookers should take action when they witness a thing like that. They can’t just let the jerks get away without any consequences.
– Anonymous
Location: Millennium Park, Chicago, IL
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