Saturday, December 13, 2008

Friend of Burma -- Simon Billeness -- mugged in DC

http://simonbillenness.blogspot.com/

Get a fake wallet or money clip,keep a few dollars in it, throw in direction of muggers and flee in other direction.

I knew this, from police instructor, in Philadelphia, but have not thought about it lately.

They also told me, if raped, don't fight. Remember things about the rapist. Don't wash afterwards. Call 911 when rapist gone.

Walk with hand in pocket and with confidence.

Cross street if see gang approaching. Be aware of surroundings.

Walk in well lighted areas.

Don't take short cuts.

The late Leo Nichols--I met him and his wife once at a dinner party for "Timber friends." I left Burma in 1980s and heard of his death while working at RFA.

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