Comments on: 1 Out Of 100 Americans Is Being Stalked

Survey Reveals 3.4 Million Have Identified Themselves As Victims, Many For 5 Or More Years

[dronemonk]

I don''t think there are as many stalkers as there are people complaining about being stalked. I think it''s a sad side effect of striving to pump up the self esteem in our children like we do...Of course they''re being stalked, they''re just that awesome. Ask them and they''ll tell you. I mean, driving by your house twice a week, and sitting near you in church on Sundays constitutes stalking? And the quickness with which people will run to the police these days. Neighbor making too much noise? Call the cops. Seeing too much of a persistent old flame? Call the cops. I''ve no doubt that there are criminal stalkers out there. But 1 in 100? Sounds like a function of ego on the part of the self-proclaimed victims.

[erasmus606]

When I was a kid, most "stalkers" were called "secret admirers".

Posted by Dronemonk at 01:02 PM : Jan 13, 2009"

Yeah? Well today they are called "tormentors", and some may be even called "killers".

[heartlandjim]

The cellphone is the greatest stalking tool ever invented!!

[matrixrx2003]

Lots of Crazy Lonely People out there.

I have been Stalked Two times and got in there face for Stalking me in public & thats the best way is to imbarace them and I called both of them crazy and told them to leave me the FRACK alone or I will call the police next time I catch you Stalking me or following me.

I told them to get a Frackin LIFE ! & NO I did not F them & thats what they probably wanted in the first place.

[shanev137]

some said they were tracked by electronic monitoring, listening devices or video cameras.

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Yea.....and how many of them are just paranoid/delusional schizophrenics who wish someone was stalking them.

[dronemonk]

1 Out Of 100 Americans Are Imprisoned too (that leads the world in both real and per-capita numbers). What''s sad is the number of people who believe we need more people in prison. Like "stalkers". When I was a kid, most "stalkers" were called "secret admirers".

[doctajim]

Not funny. I''ve been stalked 3x that I know of, went to the police twice to get TPOs, and it resulted in two trips to court. All were female (15, 18, 23) - one "hangup-called" as many as 30 times in a day, the 15 yo called me 102 times in 14 days (via caller ID). None of these women I had any sexual contact with - only befriended. When I went to the local Sheriff''s office to get a TPO against the 23 yo, the deputy asked if I "had *** with her". When I replied, "No, of course not", he suggested that I "f*** her and maybe she''ll leave you alone". I think the number of guys NOT reporting is higher than the women who''ve reported - we know we''ll be scoffed at if we do report.

[erasmus606]

Sounds like there a lot of nut cases out there with no life who wish they were being stalked.

Posted by pirmin3 at 11:37 AM : Jan 13, 2009

Are you talking about DaVicar?:)

[otiswestfall]

Keep in mind that being stalked normally implies that the stalker is not welcome by the stalkee. In my 20''s I was always the stalker. Now in my late 40''s, I''m the stalkee, and I don''t think its quite so funny. Of course these are just former girlfriends who thought they had found their free lunch program in me, but I didn''t go through with it. I told one I was going to get a restraining order against her. She dared me to do it. Meanwhile, she still drives by my house twice a week and sits two rows behind me in church.

[claytonantho]

I know of a few lonely people who wish they could be that one out of a hundred.

[biblethumpar]

smurfcrusher, be careful what you wish for,
rowdy goes back in heat soon....

[evian_ycnan]

Given the "No-Fly Lists", the Pentagon Data Mining projects, and the Bush White House illegal wiretaps with collusion from the tele-coms...

The term "stalking" loses its significance...

[smurfcrusher]

I rather wish a woman would stalk me. :(

[tngreen]

Please read *The Gift of Fear,* by Gavin deBecker. Best insights into stalking behavior ever. Should be required reading in every middle and high school.

[juliesatx]

deltadon1 - Yeah, show those women who''s boss, YOU...... RIGHT?????? Give me a break. A real women will give you a slap in the mouth back. I''m sure you would''ve earned it. Who are you people that comment on this website...buncha crazies!!! Where are you from? I''ll be sure to never move there.

[pirmin3]

Sounds like there a lot of nut cases out there with no life who wish they were being stalked.

[ranger2930]

Bout time to buy a 45... that''ll teach em...

"I never knew a Dame that didn''t understand a slap in the mouth, or a slug from a 45..." Play it Again Sam

But, I like AlanW1077 "It''s Bush''s fault"

[elramees]

In my case, it''s not stalking. It has been terrorist harassment by the state and its law enforcement gurus, but I have placed this entity and individuals in the hand of HOLY GOD, HE will act and not re-act. HE has spoken and cannot lie.

[summarex]

A far greater percentage of American have been driven to paranoia by media alarmism. Most of them feel they are being stalked.

[alanw1077]

It''s Bush''s fault!

heh heh heh