Two-year-old Abigail Rae died by drowning in a

Two-year-old Abigail Rae died by drowning in a vil-
lage pond in England. Her death stirred a debate be-
cause “the ongoing inquest revealed an explosive fact.
A man passing by was afraid to guide the lost child to
safety because he feared being labeled ‘a pervert.’ ”5
The man’s name was Clive Peachey, and his actions
were the topic of a lively debate. Though it is terrible,
can you really blame him for walking away? Some peo-
ple did, mostly women, but they should try living in a
man’s shoes for a while and they also might go on strike
where interactions with minors are concerned. As au-