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The only possible problem with this strategy, Robin, is if it happens to be the police themselves who are threatening one's life. I know, it's an astonishing thought, but I'm told it does happen. A >From: "Chris Jones" <[log in to unmask]> > >> I will not recant. If my freedom to speak out, my well being and even my >life >> is threatened-- so be it. I will not support this war. > >Actually, I'm told the thing to do if your life is threatened is call the >police. The number of your local police station ought to be in the >telephone book. If it's an +immediately+ life-threatening situation, I >think you're even allowed to dial 999 (911 in America). > >When (assuming the situation is immediate) you dial 999, you'll be asked >which emergency service you wish to be connected to -- Fire, Police, or >Ambulance? Please try to answer this question coherently -- it +does+ >matter. While the operator is connecting you to the appropriate emergency >service, he (or she) will ask you what number you are calling from. Bear >with them. (I know this can sometimes be difficult if a maniac with a >machette is chasing you round the room, but take it from me, there are good >reasons. And while you are gasping out the number you are phoning from, the >operator will simultaneously be connecting you.) > >Anyway, I hope these little words will assist you in your current parlous >situation. > >Robin Alison Croggon Home page http://users.bigpond.com/acroggon/ Masthead http://au.geocities.com/masthead_2/