They think awefully highly of themselves...

its really twisted to think that fear rape is caused by vanity. rape is about power and control and making other people feel like shit, not lust or attraction. if all of your friends are afraid of being raped there could be someone or several people who are dangerous in the neighborhood. the thing is that its really weird for a whole group of people to fear being raped. obviously they weren't all brainwashed so they are afraid for a reason. i mean if they haven't said anything to you i think it is because of your stupid attitude. based on the narrow minded things you said don't seem like you would emphathize with someone who's been sexually assaulted or raped. its good not live in fear and it does sound like they are paranoid. but its likely they have a pretty good reason.

guys can get raped too, but I'm not afraid to go out at night because of it (well, as long as I have my knife anyway).

Umm... I don't think it's vain to not want to get raped!
First of all, most rapists go for vulnerable / unaware people, not supermodels. I think you need to get over yourself.

Your friends are not being vain. Rape is a rather common crime; 1 out of 4 women in America have experienced rape or attempted rape. And young attractive women aren't the only victims.

It's normal to think that, BUT any girl can become a victim of rape, regardless of looks. Just be careful yourself.

They sound kinda silly to me, though it is normal to be afraid of being raped,and people do get raped... But there are so many ways to be safe. Always go with another girl and stick together. Just don't go out late with a straight guy friend, they are the biggest statistical risk.
I prefer the company of lesbians anyway, but even then you still have to be careful of the older obsessive cougar types.
If you are walking down an empty sidewalk stick to the street side, or if the street is empty you can walk on the road.
Biggest point though, is the buddy system. Always keep a girl friend by your side if you are walking around. Look out for each other. If she ends up wandering off with someone and you can't get a hold of her just call for a taxi home.

You and your friends would be smart to take personal safety and put it in perspective: neither too extreme in fear, or totally denying it as an issue. Take practical precautions such as those suggested.

Lol

The problem is that they are bimbos.

I hate women like that.

i think its sad that EVERY woman on the face of this earth are afriad to go outside. it makes men seem like predators... rape is actually a fairly rare problem unless you live in a heavily urbanized area.

...Thats the dumbest thing I've ever heard. Thats like saying you dont want to go outside because you're afraid of getting hit by a car or getting struck by lightning.

you're not horrible lol they're being a bit paranoid!

i dont think they're really being to far up their a*ses or anything but they could tone it down a bit.

but remember rapists will rape anyone..so thats probabl why they're like that.

i think its normal. if someone wants to rape someone, i doubt they're worried about your appearance, they most likely just want sex.

To be honest, I think all but the ugliest of girls would be potential rape victims, some people are that desparate, so there may be some validity in what they say, depending on where you live of course. Say you live in a really posh area, then that may be vain.

You're not strange. They are. Where do you live anyway? Some part of war-torn Africa?

it is normal but likely you should listen to your family because if you get your self in accident whatever it is, then that would not be nice!!!!

many possible things could happen and you know never know my friend