Yes it is true. You should be safe where ever you go. But the fact is the cops can't stop most crimes, they can really only investgate crime. And security is right, if you don't want to get mauled, stay out of places where you might get mauled.Retaliation is great in hind site. But a kick in the groin won't do much good on its own and it won't always bring a guy down. A kick to the side of the knee will get them on the ground and then a kick in groin will add insult to injury. If it happens again. Take the man down and start screaming you were attacked!
My sister used to carry a small modelers can of spray paint in her purse to mark the guy who attacked her. Its as easy to use as pepper spray and ppotentially more viscious.
Don