First, let me me be clear: I'm going to do this so please don't try to talk me out of it. I've had it. I'm done. I won't live like a prisoner any longer. It's time for him to be the fugitive, not me. He has GOT to GO, NOW. I want to retain as much of the privacy I've worked so hard to create as possible, though, and I think because of the way I've set things up, I can. In fact, this will actually help because now I'll have law enforcement documentation of having a stalker which entitles me to more privacy protection.

Second, I have a lot of documentation about him, his character, his past (including his military background) and his propensity to do this (though I haven't been able to locate a pilot's cert for him or aircraft registrations for his two small planes (one a Beechcraft type and the other a vintage military plane). But that really doesn't mean much to me since, knowing him, he's found a way to keep his true name, address, etc. out of the FAA database and aircrafts can be registered using LLCs or trusts.) I know quite a bit about him from what he eats to where he'd stay on the road that provides direction to law enforcement. I also have witnesses, etc. Other than that, I have a lot of anecdotal evidence like knowledge of being watched and recorded based on the actions my stalker takes which he could not if he hadn't heard me state something. (And, the feedback I get whenever I stick my cellphone near my dashboard--you know, that "another cell/wireless phone is close by" when I only have one of my own coupled with his scent in my vehicle is a bit of a giveaway of the presence of another similar device both transmitting my phone or other conversations or my GPS location.)

Third, like many stalkers, he hasn't made any physical threats and hasn't called or emailed since I fussed him out a few years ago and threatened to make his behavior 'public' (at least in our social circle) and get his security clearances pulled (which, based on his misconduct as an attorney probably has happened by now). But he keeps me under surveillance by him and others he hires or whatever. That, alone, is disturbing, and scary since I don't know what one of those people he's having surveil me may do. However, few know or understand--even most law enforcement--the kinds of technology available that make it possible for he, using an aircraft, and his cohorts, to whom he can transmit information or have their own receivers tracking my movements, to chase me around everywhere. But, those of you who are investigators of any kind are familiar with that "awareness" of the presence of other people, devices, whatever, monitoring or watching you. It's fine tuned in us. In fact, it's why my stalker hasn't be able to successfully keep PIs after me because I catch them--a lot. That kinda gets around, especially when they learn he's really stalking me.

So, of course, I'm tired of all of this and it's long past time for me to take my life back by taking action.

But, naturally, I have a few concerns and want to make sure I'm not victimized by law enforcement because they think I'm the lunatic, not him. (After all, don't all women overreact and behave hysterically? Or maybe I just want the attention. Right.) Therefore, I'd like your input on the following:

1) Since I'm voluntarily filing reports and not pursuing immediate arrest (unless I have enough evidence for that), am I required to provide ID like driver's licenses to prove address or may I simply use my passport and provide whatever address and phone I want? Will I have to provide my social security number?

2) What can't I be forced to do in order to file reports? What can law enforcement require of me (besides proof, some of which I have, some, I don't)? Can I be forced to do a TRO or press charges?

3) What is the most effective way to present the facts of my situation, especially when I don't have a ton of physical evidence (like photos, recordings or emails) and am not likely to get much because I'm dealing with an ex-military intell officer who is being pretty careful and would be able to keep this behavior 'secret' from anyone but me (because of our 20+ year history) and since I'm an investigative journalist?

4) Can I make suggestions? I'd like to see the local airports and private airfields contacted about him, for example.

5) Should I get a lawyer to help me? I mean, I get one if I have a traffic violation so....

Have I missed anything else? I look forward to your input. Thanks.

"An angry aide to Rep. Ron Paul, an iPhone and $4,700 in cash have forced the Transportation Security Administration to quietly issue two new rules telling its airport screeners they can only conduct searches related to airplane safety."

Though I'd imagine carrying the cash is still probably not worthwhile, if only to avoid the attention.

Because each of my vehicles are titled in the name of a different LLC, I am unable to have them all under a single commercial policy. The only drawback to this is that you lose the meager savings of a “multi auto” discount. No big deal, and I think it has advantages. What I’m most concerned about is protecting all of my assets in the event of a major accident. If the vehicle is registered in the name of an LLC, but the insurance is in my personal name, how possible would it be for an evil lawyer to go after my paycheck/earnings by garnishing my wages? After all, I was the driver and the insurance was in my name. If the vehicle is in a company name and the insurance is in the name of the same company, am I not just a poor and unfortunate employee in the wrong place at the wrong time? In the event that a judgment exceeds the limits of the insurance, can I not simply say “sorry, but the company is broke and has gone out of business?” Or, does it not matter either way?

... I found an unexpected advantage of having a commercial policy for each of my vehicles - it was cheaper than my old personal policy and provided twice the coverage!

... If you are happy with commercial insurance, fine! In my case, however, I prefer to carry adequate insurance. My umbrella policy covers all five vehicles up to $2,000,000 and only costs about $200 a year.

Yes, it is, but it's a fine-only crime, and the fine is somewhere between $100 and $5000, depending on which statute you look at. Even the Census Bureau temporizes on what the actual maximum fine is, claiming that it can be up to $5000. Keep in mind that in the last 50 years, only TWO people have been prosecuted for refusing to answer.

The fine is higher if you falsify the data than if you merely refuse to answer the questions. Lying to a federal official is always a much more serious matter than keeping your mouth shut.

How much is your privacy worth?

"I live in a big apartment building and I'm concerned that even if I don't cooperate with the census, that management will."

Well, the management can tell them who you are and how many people live in the building, but for detailed personal information, the census taker has to talk to you directly, or you have to fill out the questionnaire.

If you've set things up properly according to Jack's suggestions, even your landlord won't know your real name, and since you will receive mail through a ghost address, you can leave the census form sitting in the box forever, and open another ghost address if you need to.

If you're new to the concept of personal privacy and being invisible, you might need to make some careful plans, then move to a new place using the techniques Jack suggests, thereby cutting the trail. When the census taker shows up at your new door, don't answer the door. You'll have to dodge them for about 90 days, then they will give up.

But, get your vehicles registered to a blind LLC and don't have anything that links to your real name where they can find it before the census begins, or they will likely be able to identify you and that could lead to being fined. "Does anyone know, do I have the right to tell the management of the building not to tell them my name?" No, you do not. That's why living somewhere under an assumed name, or under an LLC from New Mexico's name, is beneficial.

I’d like to share how I personally manage my credit reports and keep them safe from prying eyes.

As you are aware, the three credit bureaus are Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion. Both Equifax and TransUnion offer monthly online paid services that allow you to instantly lock and unlock your credit report at will. If your report is locked, no one can pull it except another credit bureau or (in some instances) a Bank or merchant that you already have an existing credit relationship with. With this lock enabled, your report is unavailable from the annual free credit report site. With the monthly paid services it is easy to go in and unlock the report for everyone or just for a specific merchant. You can establish a one-time use PIN code and provide it to the merchant to pull the report. Each service is under $15/month. TransUnion’s product offers you access to all three bureau reports as well as your credit scores for all three – it is definitely the best deal, but only allows lock/unlock control for your TransUnion report. The same limitation exists with Equifax’s product.

If you do not want to subscribe to any of the services, the cheapest way to control your credit is to add a freeze to each of the three bureaus. All three can be done online or via snail mail, and run about $10 each (price varies by state). You will need to verify your identity to establish the freeze via SSN, questions about your credit history, birthday, etc. Each bureau will assign a PIN code to you for future use – with it (and a small fee that varies by state) you can permanently or temporarily unlock your credit report for everyone or just a specific merchant. This method will have to be used for Experian, as they offer no product to lock/unlock the report online.

If you do not use your credit much, the “freeze” method is definitely the way to go. If you need quick control to lock/unlock your credit reports, the online services are way more convenient and worth the cost. Also, in my experience most merchants pull from Equifax or TransUnion, but that’s just my experience.

Good luck…