So a lady and a Eugene police officer were having a casual conversation about women feeling safe downtown. She said it didn't matter what the women look like, they're still being harassed. The officer replies HE's never experienced women having any problems downtown. Talk about "wet behind the ears". Like we see on PBS "NATURE", a herd gets skittish and nervous about potential predators in the area. We are no different. Not easy to relax when you're scanning for threats. The easy way out is just not going there. Having more "protection" around isn't going to lower your guard' downtown. If women are being harassed then let undercover women police officers take over the role of predator. Let the male street herd get nervous. Let them see some of their own get 'taken down'.