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Should a person live in fear?

  Author:  15675  Category:(Discussion) Created:(7/25/2004 12:49:00 AM)
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Okay this is an odd thought but as I was trying to sleep it kept crossing my mind. I live in a small town by a small city. Im not sure the population but trust me an Iowan city barely counts as a city :p. Anyways I've been going to karaoke at a restraunt/bar place for the past almost 2 months now. Wenesday, Thursday, and Saturday nights 9-usually 1ish they let minors in for $5 and you can drink as much pop as you want and sing if you want. I go on Thursdays when I can and I usually make most Saturdays. Heres the thing thats bugging me. Karaoke is fun for me, since I dont have my own songs and thus can't really perform anywhere this is my chance to ya know sing to a crowd even if they could care less :p. So I turned it into a performing thing. I have me some 'performing' clothes that I wear only to karaoke and just have fun with it trying to embody the Spice Girl/Ginger Spice persona :p. My clothes have never been 'conservative' but Im not running around in a leotard either (lol Im aware Ginger did a few times :p.) Worst thing I ever wore was a belly shirt and skirt set that had slits up all the way and thanks to my annoying friend I didnt wear thongs so my panty line on the side was showing. My group of friends knows its in good fun and well I dont see why it cant be. I cant say I run around screaming sexual stuff either but Im not exactly a church talker (there anyways :p.) I mean just normal fun convo.

Here's the thing thats buggin me: I've been told by grandma and occasionally by my bf (his fears are slightly justified because hes had things happen to family members but Grandma just watches to much Lifetime :p) that 'something could happen' because of how I dress and/or how I act. Im sure Im never 100% safe no matter what but Im sick of the lecturing and heck its starting to paranoia me. Like tonight I had to leave around 11:40 to get home in time (liscense issue) and I left 10 mins early when one of my friends did so I wouldnt be alone in the parking lot because they have me paranoid that much. I wasnt wearing anything that bad either: a 70s pants suit thing that was sleeveless and covered everything and I didnt act that bad just talked to the people I usually do (who Id consider friends) and unless complaining about bras counts I didnt talk bad at all. Maybe its justified to worry sometimes but they way these two carry on to me you'd think I was running around acting and dressing like Christina Aguleria used to and there were lots of shady drunks hanging around in the parking lot (lol it was empty tonight minus another couple who were on the other side giggling away to each other and didnt seem to care bout me and my friend.)

So heres my discussion question for ya: should a person live in fear of dressing nice or having a (reasonably) good time just because there is a chance that even if you dont something could happen? What do you guys think? Honestly I just try not to let any of it get to me but it doesnt help my secret paranoia lol!

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Date: 7/25/2004 12:57:00 AM  From Authorid: 37471    well, the right thing to do here as most adults would say is not to go to the bar and wear revealing clothes at a bar. and that a bar is no place for a minor either way. but, If Iowa is anything like SC, and theres nothing else to do over there either, its better than being bored and sitting at home... although it isnt safer than sittin at home on the couch watchin reruns.  
Date: 7/25/2004 1:00:00 AM  ( From Author ) From Authorid: 15675    well its not really a *bar* its an eatery too and its in the mall opened all day . Also not super revealing mind you I mean its nothing super bad. Lol I know limits and I hope I dont sound immature for posting this I was just honestly curious. I can bet $50 that Iowa is MUCH more boring then SC LOL!  
Date: 7/25/2004 1:03:00 AM  From Authorid: 37872    In this day and age, in this country, you should be able to dress how you like and not fear a thing. Strange people are everywhere; dangerous people are dangerous no matter what you wear. Be smart while having fun and stay conscious of your sorroundings and don't be afraid. Fear clouds good judgement and that's always your best defense against personal paranoias.  
Date: 7/25/2004 1:07:00 AM  From Authorid: 3835    I feel that people of the opposite genders should be aware that no matter how a person is dressed, it is not an invitation to help yourself at any time unless it is approved by both parties involved. Looking is one thing, admiring is another thing, but to personally touch or attack one and then blame them for the way they dressed is not an option of an excuse to use for I am sorry I hurt you.. how would all of you behave say, if cavemen never found out how to cover themselves and we all walked around with scant fig leaves on??? I am appauled at the behavior of this society when it comes to this issue.. Media made it this way you guys.. television, advertisements, other minds that say this is how we want you to look out there, gimmicks.. I feel society should be ashamed of itself for the ways they think or view certain topics and issues in this world, these days.  
Date: 7/25/2004 1:18:00 AM  ( From Author ) From Authorid: 15675    Im with you Sur5r. I dress how I like no matter where Im at (yes I follow dress codes) because thats how I like it and I dont feel I should have to follow a fashion or hide skin on my arms or legs etc just because. Honestly it is sad because I see a lot of people who try to hard to please the world. I also agree about no free invitation but some people think that way and thats what worries me...lol alright off to bed for me Im to buzzed on the diet coke (lol I try to drink my share since its a $3 rip off to begin with .)  
Date: 7/25/2004 1:19:00 AM  From Authorid: 62146    in some conturys some women have to cover up everything including their face and if not they get stonned to death it is horrible that people thinkt hey can treat a living human like that just because of their gender. well ok your grandma and BF are just worried because it is a bar you do this performance at it dose not sound like you are doing anything over the top. they are just conserned abnout the drunks because they can be very hard to reason with. if you stay with your BF and anyone else at all time no one will act strange this is all judt in the name of fun. if this is somthign you enjoy doing don't let anyone stop you.  
Date: 7/25/2004 1:22:00 AM  ( From Author ) From Authorid: 15675    lol *must reply* yeah I usually do just my bf hates karaoke because the people there in our 'clique' he doesnt have much an interest in (hes from another town) and to top it off we're all 'artsy' people and he could care less bout the stuff so he doesnt always go . To top it off hes paranoid about some people in the group but none of them ever get drunk (very few drink to begin with) and all seem decent so yeah I dont worry around them honestly. Usually im with someone at all times its just occasionally like tonight where Id be alone in the parking lot that their worries really get to me . Okay to bed for real this time   
Date: 7/25/2004 1:23:00 AM  From Authorid: 56840    Yep. *points to above comments*  
Date: 7/25/2004 1:37:00 AM  From Authorid: 22308    nobody should live in fear about wearing a certain type of clothing. people attacking someone or tryng to make a move that is inappropriate is very wrong and sick. those people need to get their head checked. they should have the proper respect and courtesy to respect everyone that is there to have a good time.  
Date: 7/25/2004 3:32:00 AM  From Authorid: 53558    No they shouldn't. They should be able to wear what they like and feel comfortable doing so...(",)..  
Date: 7/25/2004 4:43:00 AM  From Authorid: 58308    I feel like you should be able to wear what it is you want to wear unless you are a minor and your parents say otherwise. You shouldn't live in fear because of what you are wearing and if you are in fear for that reason, maybe it's your conscious telling you.  
Date: 7/25/2004 8:44:00 AM  From Authorid: 62682    In this day and age, you should be able to dress as you like. But I have to say, that where I come from, it is really sad to see the girls dressing the way they do. For an example...There was this young girl...maybe 13, walking through the store with her mom. She was wearing a fish net shirt with nothing underneath and a skirt if she bent over I was sure you could see everthing. I think it is sad that girls this day dont respect themselves enough to not reveal to much. My personal beliefe is the less you show the more attractive you are.

~~~Humming Bird
  
Date: 7/25/2004 8:46:00 AM  From Authorid: 29928    I don't think you should live in fear, but you should alwasy be aware of your surroundings and not put yourself in dnager. NO, your clthes hould not say, "Come on Take me!" BUT unfortunately there are those out there that don't go by any rules. Just stay aware and keep yourself safe. It is a good idea to not go into a parking lot alone at night. Hugs,  
Date: 7/25/2004 8:47:00 AM  From Authorid: 29928    Oh Lord look ^^^^at all the typos..need more coffee....Ack  
Date: 7/25/2004 9:14:00 AM  ( From Author ) From Authorid: 15675    thanks guys at least I dont feel out of it now . I agree it is sad how some people dress *as stated earlier* Just for the record Zeebs my parents barely deserve to parent me and I'll say Grandma does but lol if they have a prob they should quit buying me the clothes seeings how Im a bum and other then them I have no money income .  
Date: 7/25/2004 9:16:00 AM  From Authorid: 15394    I think personally that values come into play when it comes to clothing... espically party clothes... NO don't live in fear, but don't be ignorant of the messages that certain clothes carry either...  
Date: 7/25/2004 1:56:00 PM  From Authorid: 24732    "My personal beliefe is the less you show the more attractive you are."~~~Humming Bird- Those Amish people are so hot   

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