An Answer to UNA's Harassing Preacher?

 

Our blog on the Walkabout Jesus itinerant preacher at UNA produced a great deal of response. Readers' answers to this problem ranged from simply ignoring him to reprisals that might be illegal. 

What would discourage Daniel Rusk from verbally attacking women (and some men) on campus, but not drag students to his depths? We ruled out jokes about his wife and mother, lasers, and wasp spray (although the latter might be a future consideration).

The answer requires students who can't avoid him investing $3.00 to $10.00 in a chemical spray that can be carried in a handbag or jeans pocket. It comes in scents ranging from dirty gym socks to fecal. No harm done except to his mood.

That's right; you spray in his direction and you walk on. He may soon decide the campus of UAH is more to his liking.

Walkabout Jesus Needs to Take a Hike

Pictured is Daniel Wayne Rusk who has been "preaching" at UNA students for some time now. On the left is a shot of him at the memorial amphitheatre and on the right is a mugshot from a Madison County harassment charge. Nice example of a Christ-centered life, huh?

This person, who considers himself to be part of a group called "Walkabout Jesus," sponsored by Faith Baptist Church of LaGrange, Georgia, likes to shout names at various students - primarily women. He freely yells the word "whore" at whomever happens to be in his view at the moment.

Two things come to mind here. First, in a perfect world, everyone could just ignore him and he would eventually go away. Sadly, it's not a perfect world, and the powers that be are not even attempting to rope this guy in.

The second thing to consider is that this man could be dangerous to women if given the chance. Here's an image from one of the tee-shirts his ministry sells:

Since complaints have so far been basically ignored at the university, a student has started a petition. This method often isn't very effective; however, right now there seems to be very few options. Here's the link:

Keep this Maniac Away!