Rape Wave in Basel

In the following video, young women in the Swiss city of Basel are interviewed about their concerns over the recent wave of gang rapes in the city. As in so many similar MSM stories, the possible role played by cultural enrichment in the increased number of rapes is not mentioned, nor even hinted at.

I have no idea what the incidence of immigrant crime might be in Basel — maybe our Swiss readers can supply some statistics.

Many thanks to Michael Laudahn for the translation, and to Vlad Tepes for the subtitling:


A full transcript is below the jump:

00:00		In recent weeks, a lot of rapes have taken place in Basel. How do you feel now when you move around Basel?
00:07		Honestly, I feel rather insecure, especially when going out,
00:13		so I always try to be there where there are many people,
00:15		and really try to avoid unfamiliar places where someone might stand,
00:21		so yes, I do have some fear.
00:23		I feel, honestly speaking, um, I'm never sure where I should go,
00:29		because the rapes have taken place not far from my business.
00:33		We just can no longer go out, that's the bad thing, I would say.
00:37		Well, I feel quite insecure when I'm outside alone,
00:41		when I'm with colleagues it's different,
00:42		then I know someone is near who could help me,
00:47		but all on my own, I would not dare to go out at night.
00:52		I sure am afraid to some degree, when I return home late from going out, I ride home rather quickly on my bike. It's become worse.
00:59		Have you yourself also been in a situation where you didn't feel well, maybe because someone stared at you, or...?
01:06		Yes, several times, but I just left quickly.
01:11		There were also cases when I was riding the tram and got molested,
01:16		best is not to say anything, because as a woman, against 3 or 4 men there is nothing you can do.
01:20		I start to find it trivial that we even in Switzerland don't have the freedom to move anymore. Bad.
01:28		It's just the entire environment. I don't really feel so good in Basel.
01:35		Would it be a reason for you to stay home if you knew you would have to return on your own?
01:41		Definitely. I often make sure that all we colleagues go home together,
01:46		otherwise I make sure to get to town by car, thereby I avoid having to walk alone to the tram.
01:54		I wouldn't go down to the Rhine river [which runs through Basel] even if people were with me,
02:01		just as a general rule, you shouldn't be around all on your own.
02:05		Or if you are where there aren't many people - you just shouldn't be around alone.
02:10		I would probably reflect thoroughly what way to take home,
02:14		but this may not protect me either.
02:16		Maybe when we read such things we probably start worrying.
02:21		It probably also plays a part how we arrange things, if we are around alone,
02:27		make sure that you are in company when going out, especially during the night.
02:32		Maybe self-conscience would eradicate,
02:36		or maybe if we knew we could defend ourselves,
02:39		maybe this would help,
02:41		but if we then end up in such a situation, I don't know if we could implement what we have learned.
02:48		If one is targeting you, you have no chance - no matter what clothes you wear.