When in Denver last month, we took a brief self-defense course in karate. The instructor told us that even shouting, "Rape!" or "Fire!" is not effective anymore. Apparently what they are teaching now is, if you're in trouble, to yell, "Take your hands off my child!" The theory is that people are more willing to help if children are involved. Sadly, Irish's story doesn't necessary prove that point.

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