[RP TownTalk] Cat calls

[euniverz at aol.com]

Relax, Bruce.  I promise won't turn you in! :-)
 
Adranne
 
-----Original Message-----
From: Bruce Wernek <bruce.wernek at verizon.net>
To: euniverz <euniverz at aol.com>; towntalk <towntalk at riverdale-park.org>
Sent: Sun, Jun 14, 2015 7:26 am
Subject: RE: [RP TownTalk] Cat calls


 
  
I can’t take it anymore.
  
 
  
What are you proposing, 24/7 surveillance, policeman on every corner, devoting police resources to the apprehension of these “criminals”, clogging up the legal system with these types of infractions at the expense of more serious crimes, etc?  Clearly, this level of effort requires significantly more policing and legal resources than currently available.  
  
 
  
Ask yourself these questions.  
  
1)      How can this type of infraction be policed?
  
2)      What resources will be required for this activity?
  
3)      Who is going to pay for it?  
  
4)      Is it worth the effort?
  
 
  
I realize this is an issue and nuisance for women, but  I can think of a lot more important things for our police department to be worried about.
  
 
  
Frankly, I’d be thrilled if I got a few cat calls.
  
 
  
Bruce 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
From: towntalk-bounces at riverdale-park.org [mailto:towntalk-bounces at riverdale-park.org] On Behalf Of euniverz at aol.com
Sent: Saturday, June 13, 2015 3:25 PM
To: towntalk at riverdale-park.org
Subject: Re: [RP TownTalk] Cat calls
  
 
  
   
Hear Hear, Jonathan.
  
  
   
 
  
  
   
I'll add my two cents to yours.
  
  
   
 
  
  
   
Adrianne Lefkowitz
  
  
   
Madison Street
  
  
   
 
  
  
   
 
  
  
   
 
  
  
   
"Cat calls" are not protected speech. We can and do have rules on the current books that make this a municipal infraction. Section 50-11.3 (b)(3) Yelling, shouting, etc. - Yelling, shouting, or other similar activity that annoys or disturbs the quiet, comfort, or repose of persons in any office, dwelling, or anywhere else within the Town; I have yet to see enforcement of this, yet I am sure if any female in town is asked she has been harassed when walking down the major roads in town the answer will unanimously be 'yes.' Ask that same person what happens if they leave their grass a little long and I bet the answer will be 'a nice bright and shiny code violation sticker.' I would love to see the town address the safety of women with equal tenacity as we do those pesky long lawns. Just my two cents. JWE 
  
 

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