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Paco Dennis said:
Sorry my instincts tell me she will not scare, she is obsessed with something and if confronted in the wrong way may become seriously violent. This reminds me of a lot of the mental patients they released during Reagan I think,. I knew several people like this...stay away as much as possible is what feels right to me. Not running from her, but plan my life to not run into her, except by accident with my car. :)
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[tangent] They're still being released! Mentally ill people can do all sorts of things, be takedn to the police, then to the hospital and released back into the streets after 24 hours.

This all started after, "One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest," became a big hit. It was a fictional account of a guy (Jack Nicholson) busting out a bunch of mental hospital inmates, who apparently were cured instantly, after an inspiring talk given by Jack.
Never mind that most psychiatric hospitals are staffed with kind nurses and caring doctors. Or that people with severe mental illness can not always be counted on to make good decisions for themselves because the organ that makes decisions is the organ that has a disease.

Not committing these people, as long as needed until they are stabilized through care and medication is a failure of care by the public.

Only in America do we make laws based on movies.[/tangent]

About this particular old lady, I just don't know.
 
Della said:
Not committing these people, as long as needed until they are stabilized through care and medication is a failure of care by the public.

Only in America do we make laws based on movies.[/tangent]

About this particular old lady, I just don't know.
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Not a failure of the public --the public has zero control over anything except to vote.
What we have is a failure in our leadership, institutions, government.

EDIT: ... and of course the rule of law. We must have order.
 

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gruntlabor said:
Not a failure of the public --the public has zero control over anything except to vote.
What we have is a failure in our leadership, institutions, government.

EDIT: ... and of course the rule of law. We must have order.
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Well that's what I meant. We (the public) should vote for senators who will make the changes needed. The last one I knew of who really cared about the issue was Paul Wellstone who died in a plane crash.
 
As for me, I believe the events as Dusty has described them AND how she feels about those things are real for her and to her. I
hope it all has an outcome that will bring Dusty peace of mind.

Neighbor situations can be very concerning and stressful, as I speak from my own experiences over the years.
 
I agree that this subject has been subject to a very hungry wolf. Perhaps he should take his highly imaginative mind to the government in DC---there will surely be a place for him there.
This forum is supposedly for friendly banter and solid emotional support of others we have gotten to know. I hope that support and caring continues through time and topic.
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hollydolly said:
yes but at least she won't be living in the same building
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But if she does dusty could then file a restraining order.

As for having a 'weapon' both my Dad when we were kids and a Martial Arts Black Belt i knew in VISTA would remind women that we often forget the weapons we have at hand if someone becomes aggressive. Purses and keys for starters.

Purses-- often heavy and with straps that allow the weighty part to deliver more force due to momentum. Keys-if carried between fingers so they jut out they can do as much damage to soft tissue (throat, eyes, armpit, etc) as brass knuckles.

And i wouldn't with such nuisance harassing me hesitate to adopt the use of a cane, even if i didn't need it to walk. If they approach it hold it up pointing at them and say 'Don't invade my personal space.' They can also be used on vulnerable body parts if need be.

If the nuisance comes closer after your warning-- say 'I'm leaving' then put cane tip on her foot and your full weight on it. Then especially if there are onlookers say "Oh, sorry, you were just too close." While it may make you look more vulnerable in some ways, that vulnerability could inspire bystanders to come to your aid if need be as well.
 
feywon said:
But if she does dusty could then file a restraining order.

As for having a 'weapon' both my Dad when we were kids and a Martial Arts Black Belt i knew in VISTA would remind women that we often forget the weapons we have at hand if someone becomes aggressive. Purses and keys for starters.

Purses-- often heavy and with straps that allow the weighty part to deliver more force due to momentum. Keys-if carried between fingers so they jut out they can do as much damage to soft tissue (throat, eyes, armpit, etc) as brass knuckles.

And i wouldn't with such nuisance harassing me hesitate to adopt the use of a cane, even if i didn't need it to walk. If they approach it hold it up pointing at them and say 'Don't invade my personal space.' They can also be used on vulnerable body parts if need be.

If the nuisance comes closer after your warning-- say 'I'm leaving' then put cane tip on her foot and your full weight on it. Then especially if there are onlookers say "Oh, sorry, you were just too close." While it may make you look more vulnerable in some ways, that vulnerability could inspire bystanders to come to your aid if need be as well.
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the problem with Dusty specifically, is that she has difficulty walking and uses a walking aid.. so she really wouldn't be in the best position to threaten with anything..other than maybe a spray deterrent like Mace...

However all your other points are good ones. I never walk anywhere where it's quiet or it's dark.. without slipping my keyring through my finger, and holding the biggest key in my fist in readiness to use to stick on someone's eyes, throat or nose... if needed..

My Daughter is a martial artist and a Champion Kick Boxer... and she's taught me a few moves to bring someone down immediately..
 

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