[Idyllchat] Pepper spray or the like

[Jay Cloidt]

I've never seen marauding gypsies in Italy. That's not to say that there are
no gypsies in Rome. They are one of the sources of the major pick-pocket
problem Rome has. Especially on the subway during rush hour. Or at a bus
stop during rush hour. Or basically anywhere there would be a large crowd of
tightly packed people that makes their job so much easier.

Be very conscious of where you carry things in your pockets.

I personally have not been a victim, but I know people who have had their
pockets picked.

  - Jay


On 1/11/07, ptc <ptc7770 at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> Can anyone give me information about the desirability or lack thereof of
> carrying pepper spray or whatever cyclists and mail deliverers use when
> we in areas or countries populated by marauding gypsies?  We were
> attacked in St.Petersburg several years ago.  My husband was knocked to
> the ground, his glasses were broken, and his dignity was tried.  And
> although we had been properly warned, it did not occur to us that the
> whole pack of fourteen would isolate and concentrate on my husband. Any
> thoughts or advice will be helpful since we are going on a three week
> Untour to Rome this April.  Thanks. Pat
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