A woman books a ride. For her, it is a simple, everyday action — a means of getting from one place to another. She trusts the driver, believing he will take her safely to her destination. But in a shocking twist, that trust is betrayed. The very person tasked with her safety turns predator, leaving her unconscious and dragging her into his own corner.
Now pause for a moment: if she hadn’t shared her ride link with her husband, who would have known where she was? Who would have rescued her?
This story is not just about one woman. It is about the frightening reality that many people — especially women — face daily when they step into cars, offices, or even walk through their own neighborhoods. The spaces we assume are safe often hide those who are willing to abuse trust without a second thought.
But beyond the act itself lies a deeper question: where is our conscience? At what point did human beings begin to view one another as objects rather than souls deserving of respect, dignity, and safety?
Our societies are breaking not only because of poverty, injustice, or corruption, but because of something even more dangerous — the erosion of basic humanity. When a person can look at another human being, someone’s daughter, wife, or sister, and choose exploitation over compassion, it reveals a sickness within us all.
Technology has offered tools like ride-sharing apps, tracking links, and emergency alerts. These tools help, but they are not enough. What we need most is a return to conscience — to the principle that says, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”
May we never forget that safety should not be a privilege but a right. And may we never grow numb to stories like this. Because at the end of the day, our silence and indifference make us complicit.
May God have mercy on us all.
