>A couple of years ago, I was harassed by a loony woman, who sent
>over 200 emails and left over two hours worth of voicemails, some
>delivered at 3 AM, over the course of several weeks. No fan of the
>cops, I dragged my feet about calling in the NYPD, but once I did,
>the detective asked me, "Do you want her arrested?" (which sounded
>like the most beautiful words I'd heard in a long time, I have to
>admit). I said no, not yet, I just want her to stop. He called her
>and she did. For a couple of days afterwards, I loved the NYPD.
>
>So, Cde Cox, was I wrong to call the cops in this case?
Sticks and stones Doug, some people would argue that your tormentor's freedom of speech has been infringed by the state. That the best recourse would be to engage in dialogue which would expose this woman as the deluded person she is.
After all, words don't hurt anyone.
Bill Bartlett Bracknell Tas