... except when they send a young woman to Paris to have the sh*t beat out of her by a big, ugly man.
In the US the perp could have been shot by the victim, a bystander, or the police or maybe even all three, and this story would have a happy and permanent ending.
I’ve been in multiple Italian cities, even Naples which has a rough reputation.
I felt safe everywhere.
Only hassled one time. My husband barked some Italian at him and the guy quickly backed away.
There is police and military presence throughout.
Unlike the rest of Europe, they haven’t caved to invaders.