One of the reasons I swore I would'nt get one is because when I was a kid my dad used one and when I was bad he would hit me with it. If I tried to run away he would hook me around the neck with it and pull me back for more. Wow.. I can't believe I finally told someone about it. Maybe now I can overcome my fear of canes and get on with my life.
Now if only I could get over my fear of belts my pants might stay up.

Thanks everyone,
Steve