tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post6221369025423071645..comments2023-12-27T22:27:56.989-08:00Comments on A Girl and Her Gun: Is It Any Wonderagirlandhergunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-82793608824281578162012-01-31T09:33:12.510-08:002012-01-31T09:33:12.510-08:00This reminds me of the old "Designing Women&q...This reminds me of the old "Designing Women" show where one of the girls was almost assaulted(don't remember the details!)--so they all took self defense classes to help her get over her fears. At the end of the show, she was in a parking garage and a lone man was in the elevator. She chose to wait for the elevator to come back--and there he was again. She utilized what she had learned and he left. Turns out he was the client they were meeting. She was all embarassed, apologizing, etc. He told her to stop--that he had a wife, a mother, and daughters-and that he should have known better. He said that any man who respects women will not be mad at a woman who stands up for herselfMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06989507704938403486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-13325182291648856232012-01-29T20:24:28.928-08:002012-01-29T20:24:28.928-08:00I will wager vital parts of my body that this &quo...I will wager vital parts of my body that this "jogger" is up to no good. The 14yo young lady did <b>exactly</b> the right thing. As for Melissa, she's bounced her reality check.Wraithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791730539181731523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-77968400339304315882012-01-28T17:04:26.506-08:002012-01-28T17:04:26.506-08:00I am happy to hear about a child who was smart eno...I am happy to hear about a child who was smart enough to pay attention to her surroundings. I talk about OPSEC all the time. Some adults ( err Melissa) should take notice. <br /><br />Just stumbled on your blog, and I love it.. I am now a follower.Jacked Up Glock Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08859265951050692498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-91466089937720437932012-01-28T07:13:28.872-08:002012-01-28T07:13:28.872-08:00I've had to refrain from commenting in order t...I've had to refrain from commenting in order to cool off after reading Melissa's comment. This "joggers" behavior was inappropriate and if he's just a friendly, neighborhood, jogger, then he needs to learn to not hang out at the school like a creeper. If he's a good guy, he'll understand the reprimand and not freak out little kids anymore. If he's a bad guy, then basically, he's only been scared off to new hunting grounds. . .and that's ok, too. And if that's the case, it's thanks to a little girl who wasn't afraid to point out that this guy was engaging in sketchy behavior and adults who were awesome enough to LISTEN and be proactive. It's people who don't want to rock the boat that often end up as victims. "I don't want to be an alarmist. . ." or they're worried that they'll feel silly if it turns out to be nothing. . .giving no forethought to how they'll feel if it turns out that the threat is very real and decides to visit them one day. Once again, thanks for sharing this information and opening this dialogue. xoxoAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14712494062904030306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-52859034250717999072012-01-27T21:38:37.224-08:002012-01-27T21:38:37.224-08:00Excusing everything away seems to be the norm now....Excusing everything away seems to be the norm now. "Well I didn't want to cause a fuss so I didn't do anything". It is rampant among society, you see it everywhere from child abuse to situations like this. <br />When I was about 9 I walked home from the school bus stop on nice days. It was about a mile walk (yes really - we lived in the country). I clearly remember some guy in a strange car following me for a while then pulling up beside me. It didn't feel right so I high-tailed it up a hill to a neighbors house. Did he mean any harm I will never know - I didn't see the car again - but who knows, if I hadn't trusted my gut I might not be writting this today. <br /><br />I admit there is a thin line between paranoia and situational awareness. It is sometimes easy to cross over to paranoia - been there done that. But everyone needs to be aware of what is going on around them. Kudos to the girl for being alert!poniegirl004https://www.blogger.com/profile/17787913693652895161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-5966012641716374272012-01-27T15:00:52.729-08:002012-01-27T15:00:52.729-08:00As a former jogger myself (darn knees), what was d...As a former jogger myself (darn knees), what was described was NOT typical jogging routine. You usually don't stop in the middle of a jog, at least I never did if I could help it, even going so far as to jog in place at stoplights just to keep the heart-rate going. I always found it incredibly difficult to get going again after stopping. And the only times I ever could be accused of "following" someone was on a track or during a road-race. I can only think of one instance in about 20 years' worth of jogging (or more) where I hit my turn-around spot mere seconds after someone had passed it, but I slowed down a bit to widen the gap so that they didn't think I turned around just to follow them. Screwed with my time, but I was able to sleep at night. So my guess is either the cop got hte wrong guy (that description could fit about a dozen guys I know, provided the right outfit), or he deserves an Oscar (tiny fish!) for acting abilities. Or the cops need to be fired. There's definitely something wrong with this guy's story.RabidAlienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07035887632706442114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-22894230287480346762012-01-27T11:13:15.555-08:002012-01-27T11:13:15.555-08:00A lack of situational awareness has been the precu...A lack of situational awareness has been the precursor to many an assault type of crime. Good on this girl for being aware of her surroundings.<br />This Melissa seems to be one of those "Oh, and now you're blaming the victim!" types. Too many bad things happen to good people as it is, finding fault in someone for paying attention to what's going on around them just infuriates me.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11308171394825291900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-30579114441982195742012-01-27T07:34:04.131-08:002012-01-27T07:34:04.131-08:00For years now, we've heard "If you see so...For years now, we've heard "If you see something, say something" - for everything from possible terrorist activity to something like this. There's always going to be someone who tries to second guess the person in the situation, though, a break out the 20/20 hindsight.<br /><br />I work long days, and sometimes do my walking before dawn or after dark in the evenings. Before I had my dog to accompany me, on more than one occasion I had a PD cruiser spotlight me and stop to chat a bit. I didn't take offense.. if anything it made me happy that someone was paying attention enough to notice the big hairy guy wandering around the neighborhood :)Paladinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03516484024226270103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-47092613446639561242012-01-27T05:00:25.849-08:002012-01-27T05:00:25.849-08:00What age would you say this is appropriate for? Wo...What age would you say this is appropriate for? Would it be to much for my 13, in your opinion.agirlandhergunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-83478178985723717452012-01-27T04:59:20.424-08:002012-01-27T04:59:20.424-08:00Well, that is 2 recommendations for the book. Gun...Well, that is 2 recommendations for the book. GunDiva also suggested, so I will have to add it to my collection.agirlandhergunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-47235303606229971212012-01-26T22:36:00.309-08:002012-01-26T22:36:00.309-08:00May I recommend to Melissa and everyone else a gre...May I recommend to Melissa and everyone else a great book to read called, "The Gift of Fear" by Gavin de Becker. If you guys haven't read it YOU MUST!!! Excellent book about trusting your gut and acting upon it, not making excuses or trying to disregard your instincts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-47815780500060104072012-01-26T21:14:44.580-08:002012-01-26T21:14:44.580-08:00Exactly, maybe he's just that oblivious, but t...Exactly, maybe he's just that oblivious, but the girl's description of how he followed and then seemed to lurk outside is very creepy!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11924993310937754220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-51240660334696808802012-01-26T20:07:15.280-08:002012-01-26T20:07:15.280-08:00Situational awareness. I'm glad the girl had ...Situational awareness. I'm glad the girl had it. More than that the head on her shoulders to act on her suspicions instead of worrying about offending someone. A normal person (especially a male) does everything in his power to make sure he doesn't appear as a threat to a young girl.45erhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05397455410329074837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-83466202881440875952012-01-26T19:53:10.014-08:002012-01-26T19:53:10.014-08:00So wonderful that she was attentive.So wonderful that she was attentive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-80206877352274758632012-01-26T18:53:26.181-08:002012-01-26T18:53:26.181-08:00Once is happen stance. Twice is coincidence. Thre...Once is happen stance. Twice is coincidence. Three or more times is enemy action. And well I don't believe in coincidences.<br /><br />Props to her for being situationally aware. The guy obviously had a good story for the cops but there's too much "coincidence" in that story. If he's truly innocent then he'll be fine. There's times to call attention to suspicious behavior and that fits the bill.<br /><br />Remember there are those out there who refuse to see how evil the reals world can be.TheMinutemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04339472397050192421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-62254499828739535762012-01-26T17:54:15.031-08:002012-01-26T17:54:15.031-08:00I'm so glad that girl was paying attention!
L...I'm so glad that girl was paying attention!<br /><br />Listen, if it doesn't "feel" right, it isn't. I'm glad that she was aware enough and confident enough to not blow it off.<br /><br />I highly recommend any parent reading the book PROTECTING THE GIFT by Gavin de Becker. This girl could be an excellent example of situational awareness.GunDivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02965363044411500380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-80911192242076199912012-01-26T17:40:34.496-08:002012-01-26T17:40:34.496-08:00Nice honey. It's a good thing I like you:)Nice honey. It's a good thing I like you:)agirlandhergunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-30820807032645904402012-01-26T17:34:48.144-08:002012-01-26T17:34:48.144-08:00Oh no, we have a Good Gravy! I'm going to hav...Oh no, we have a Good Gravy! I'm going to have to bring her back down into earth's orbit!Philip Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17026171868821412449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-24010322928443743482012-01-26T16:57:30.346-08:002012-01-26T16:57:30.346-08:00That's it, then. From now on I call you Sweeti...That's it, then. From now on I call you Sweetie.Northhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778737553770514684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-29204737517715048142012-01-26T16:56:14.678-08:002012-01-26T16:56:14.678-08:00I'm truly glad 'someone' taught her to...I'm truly glad 'someone' taught her to pay attention to her surroundings; and thanks too for speaking up. If one of us tried to counter than woman, I'm sure we'd just be dismissed as chauvinists!Old NFOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404197287935017147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-64825006298304108032012-01-26T16:55:30.659-08:002012-01-26T16:55:30.659-08:00Heeheehee.
Yep, that's my plan.Heeheehee. <br /><br />Yep, that's my plan.agirlandhergunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-33308711945004017762012-01-26T16:52:42.278-08:002012-01-26T16:52:42.278-08:00I just noticed I addressed you as sweetie. I must ...I just noticed I addressed you as sweetie. I must have done that to lighten reference to "serial rapist". Now I'm analyzing myself...<br /><br />There are people that allow themselves to be roped into servitude or worse rather then make a peep to object. People that turn a blind eye to danger. Many people do this because everyone around them does.<br /><br />Make a noise. Be bold. Teach others.Northhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778737553770514684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-74215621887173096992012-01-26T16:46:23.479-08:002012-01-26T16:46:23.479-08:00Ruth, I am a runner and so is my husband. We stre...Ruth, I am a runner and so is my husband. We stretch, we run in our neighborhood. Neither of us are paranoid to run around children, but we also don't lerk and if my husband saw a young girl who seemed to be afraid, he might wave and then leave as not to scare her. This may may be innocent, but it's a little creepy regardless.agirlandhergunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-2947721112659200612012-01-26T16:44:10.062-08:002012-01-26T16:44:10.062-08:00Your right. I know, but geez, really??Your right. I know, but geez, really??agirlandhergunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-54533456766670877852012-01-26T16:36:09.155-08:002012-01-26T16:36:09.155-08:00Good for those kids for paying attention, and very...Good for those kids for paying attention, and very good for that 14yr old to pay attention like she did. Maybe he was just a jogger, but the way he followed her is decidedly odd, and not typical jogger at all.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11924993310937754220noreply@blogger.com