Epona's Journal: I think I'm being stalked

So there's this homeless (or at least I think he is) guy that my mom always gives money to when he knocks on the door. (This is funny, in a sad way, because she is almost broke, and I know he uses it to buy liquor, why else does he come by at midnight, reeking of alcohol, asking for $5?)

I get home from work anywhere from 7pm to 11:30pm- for the last 4 or 5 days, he has knocked on the door almost exacltly 2 minutes after I walk in, asking my mother if I can sell him cigarettes or give him a few dollars. Now, I am all for helping those less privilaged(sp) than myself, but this man is a mooch. He is definitely able-bodied, as he is hired for, and occasionally does light yardwork (it's rarely done well, and rediculously overpaid-like $50 to cut the 30'x30' lawn, uhh) but he chooses to knock on our door at all hours of the night - because of him I no longer answer the door for anyone - and beg for money and food.

Be respectful of people's privacy! Don't bother them at 3am asking for cigarettes.

Don't wait outside someone's house until they come home, then demand they give you things. That really makes me feel very unsafe.

Another few days of this and I am calling the police.

Being stalked is no joke

[geoswan]

Being stalked is no joke. I had a stalker once.

My advice to your mom would be don't give homeless people money. Generousity is good for one. But there are various reasons why giving money is not a good idea. Give the guy a couple of bananas. Fifty cents worth of bananas will be a lot better for him than $5 worth of cheap booze.

My advice to you would be to take no chances. If you are thinking about phoning the Police, in a few days, then don't wait, phone them now.

Re:Being stalked is no joke

[geoswan]

Your story prompted me to write about my own experience being stalked. [slashdot.org]

Time For ellem's Panacea

[ellem]

Violence.

Now I suspect he's larger than you so sending you off to Ju Jitsu to negate that would be very time consuming. So either make friends with a larger male and have him pummel this dumbfuck OR consider weaponry.

Go ahead call the cops. They'll come. Then in two weeks they'll be taking a statement from you if your lucky or dusting your body for prints if your unlucky.**

**I watch a lot of SVU so I may have a warped view of all this.

I nominate....

[Epona]

you!

I have a dollar and a cookie waiting for you if you come open a can of whoopass :-D

Re:I nominate....

[ellem]

done. i love hitting people... I mean...