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The following article appeared in the 2002 "Best of" list in The Village Voice. Best Response to Common Sleaziness by Laurie Cole Fall 2002 Every woman has had the experience of feeling threatened or demeaned by your average asshole who yells "nice ass" or "smile baby." The Street Harassment Project holds weekly meetings to share stories and to plan workshops and demonstrations. Join a "counter-harassment party" of women who patrol parks. Hand out cards to offenders saying "This card has been treated with an invisible poisonous ink and within six hours your penis will fall off." But most importantly, next time you overhear some snide comment, let those bastards know that it is not OK to talk to a woman that way. You'll feel empowered and maybe one day feel safe on the street. 713-5743, streetharassmentproject.org.