I was thinking about what Valeria said in class about the Walk Against Rape and it reminded me of what Cynthia Enloe said in her talk. The Boston bombings were in a demilitarized environment and after, it was completely different, especially since the FBI [and SWAT teams] showed up as a response. But in the Walk Against Rape the police was guarding the route. My "feminist blinkers" were automatically on because of the dynamic of the walk. Rape is about control, regardless of sex and the policemen/policewomen were a symbol of control. It could be intimidating or even a trigger for some of the participants.
It could be argued that they are also for protection, but I think that just like the Boston marathon, the walk should be just the participants. It gives them the control and power of walking for their cause, without the help of outside influences. Or maybe I'm completely wrong? Any thoughts?
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