[kragen]

> I get that often from a whole slew of people I wouldn't expect to be cowardly.

You know you can stay at my house any time. It's far too late for me to be cowardly. I'm not aware of any repercussions Beatrice or I have suffered so far for our association with you.

> It's really awkward to date when the n-th date involves a discussion of possible harassing police raids in the middle of the night.

Seems like that's something to discuss before the 0th date. You well know there are zillions of girls and guys who find outlaws sexy, especially outlaws for a real cause (as opposed to just crooks.)