From Wired.com:
"Where would a good prostitute be without her (or his) signature platform shoes? In trouble, that's where. The Aphrodite projects has taken steps to protect street-walkers with Platforms. The shoes have a built in audible alarm to scare off attackers, and when the alarm is triggered, the prostitute's position is transmitted to either the police (in places where prostitution is legal) or to sex worker's rights groups."
Apparently, some facts in the article are wrong, which I guess means they aren't facts. And as usual, the comments are interesting. I guess if you're going to be a prostitute, it's good to have some protection. But maybe a watch or something would be better than a shoe. When I feel my life is being threatened, the last thing I want to do is SQUAT DOWN or BEND OVER and press a button on my shoe. I'm just sayin'...
GPS Alarm Shoes for Sex Workers
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