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27. There is no point in addressing hypotheticals.

Reply to Are_grits_groceries (Reply #20)

Sun Jan 26, 2014, 04:54 PM

Jan 2014

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What's done is done, and as far as I can tell, everyone is safe. More and more, that is not the case when police are involved.

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Oh boy! I just called the cops on my neighbors. [View all] Are_grits_groceries Jan 2014 OP

Good on you for calling. MineralMan Jan 2014 #1

I've done it before and Are_grits_groceries Jan 2014 #4

Yes, and this is also a message to the kids... CoffeeCat Jan 2014 #76

always call Skittles Jan 2014 #2

Thanks. Are_grits_groceries Jan 2014 #7

I've done it too Skittles Jan 2014 #15

Thanks, grits, elleng Jan 2014 #3

ya did good dembotoz Jan 2014 #5

You're lucky they didn't shoot a dog ... or worse. 1000words Jan 2014 #6

So you don't think she should have called the cops XemaSab Jan 2014 #9

I wasn't there 1000words Jan 2014 #14

Okay Mr.I Wasn't There, Are_grits_groceries Jan 2014 #20

There is no point in addressing hypotheticals. 1000words Jan 2014 #27

Like shooting dogs... or worse? LanternWaste Jan 2014 #107

You did right. The other poster has probably never been in the situation you Squinch Jan 2014 #58

These people thought it was none of their business too XemaSab Jan 2014 #21

Why not? Are_grits_groceries Jan 2014 #28

I'm taking your side here! XemaSab Jan 2014 #29

I know. Are_grits_groceries Jan 2014 #30

. XemaSab Jan 2014 #31

That case is seared into my brain - I lived nearby at the time. IrishAyes Jan 2014 #45

If someone tries to move you under threat... it's on. AtheistCrusader Jan 2014 #84

Good advice for all; thanks. IrishAyes Jan 2014 #87

Statistical probability eludes you.,, Lost_Count Jan 2014 #11

And you think I should do what? Are_grits_groceries Jan 2014 #12

Ignore that…you did the right thing. dorkzilla Jan 2014 #32

Don't worry about it... Drunken Irishman Jan 2014 #35

+1 nt narnian60 Jan 2014 #43

I'm glad you called Lifelong Protester Jan 2014 #8

Good job!!! Thank you for doing that. bravenak Jan 2014 #10

I'm glad you did, but Oscarmonster13 Jan 2014 #13

JFC! Are_grits_groceries Jan 2014 #16

What the hells the problem around here? AAO Jan 2014 #51

I'm sorry hun Oscarmonster13 Jan 2014 #71

Thank you for calling abelenkpe Jan 2014 #17

If you didn't call and something awful happened Yo_Mama Jan 2014 #18

You totally did the right thing XemaSab Jan 2014 #19

Jeez! Are_grits_groceries Jan 2014 #23

It is upsetting. murielm99 Jan 2014 #22

I will. Are_grits_groceries Jan 2014 #25

Make it a double, and good for you. MADem Jan 2014 #24

At least you have people who call! murielm99 Jan 2014 #33

The neighborhood was great--except for this asshole. MADem Jan 2014 #42

I know that violence shouldn't be condoned except in self defense. olegramps Jan 2014 #44

Sometimes, people who are raised with violence will only modify their conduct in response to it. MADem Jan 2014 #49

Sounds like my kind of priest. IrishAyes Jan 2014 #50

Several years ago, the son of a roommate of mine had a avebury Jan 2014 #26

Right there with you. madamesilverspurs Jan 2014 #34

... Mira Jan 2014 #36

Bless your heart, Are_grits_groceries MissDeeds Jan 2014 #37

When a neighbor called on Friday morning about that Maryland "exorcism" case LiberalEsto Jan 2014 #38

Good for you. I've had to do it in the past. Cleita Jan 2014 #39

Dunno where you are dixiegrrrrl Jan 2014 #40

Good idea. Are_grits_groceries Jan 2014 #41

You are a hero to me. Raine1967 Jan 2014 #46

Thank you for making the call. You did the right thing. SunSeeker Jan 2014 #47

I always call. Glad you did! riqster Jan 2014 #48

Well done. k&r n/t Laelth Jan 2014 #52

You did the right thing, grits! I would make the same call 10 times out of 10. 11 Bravo Jan 2014 #53

"Some people just live to stir shit." AAO Jan 2014 #54

I've done the same thing. It's very upsetting. last1standing Jan 2014 #55

If it's not too evil to inject a bit of levity here, IrishAyes Jan 2014 #56

Funny how cat cries and small children and baby cries can sometimes sound Cleita Jan 2014 #59

Well, I didn't even have a child at the time, or it might've been my word against the neighbor's. IrishAyes Jan 2014 #69

Better safe mstinamotorcity2 Jan 2014 #57

I have a neighbor who gives me a big hug Curmudgeoness Jan 2014 #60

Bravo! n/t Greybnk48 Jan 2014 #61

My husband and teenage son had a shouting match in the back yard many years ago.. mountain grammy Jan 2014 #62

You did good. There are times... TreasonousBastard Jan 2014 #63

You did the right thing. and if you have to call again, they're on file now. BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2014 #64

Real geniuses those folks. Lucky they didn't get you killed. stevenleser Jan 2014 #89

the dispatcher was an incompetent idiot who should have been reported. YOU should go check niyad Jan 2014 #96

that was over 20 years ago BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2014 #99

I did read that. but does not change the fact that that person was an incompetent fool. niyad Jan 2014 #100

oh, on that, i agree. BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2014 #102

Think how you'd feel if you had NOT called, and something did happen. flvegan Jan 2014 #65

As a victim of long term child abuse, Phlem Jan 2014 #66

child abuse LordshipLadyship Jan 2014 #85

Same here, although pipi_k Jan 2014 #94

I am so very sorry for what you endured, and so very sorry nobody ever intervened or helped. niyad Jan 2014 #98

Thank for the link LordshipLadyship Phlem Jan 2014 #104

me too. BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2014 #93

I'm so sorry for you. Phlem Jan 2014 #105

you have my sympathies too. BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2014 #111

That is just horrible. Phlem Jan 2014 #112

ALWAYS call. LWolf Jan 2014 #67

i did that one time many years ago. DesertFlower Jan 2014 #68

From experience... bearssoapbox Jan 2014 #70

Sometimes it needs done. LeftyMom Jan 2014 #72

Many years ago we lived next door to a very troubled family MerryBlooms Jan 2014 #73

I've had to do it. It's a hard call, but it's necessary. PDJane Jan 2014 #74

I'm glad that you called. Beacool Jan 2014 #75

You made the right call. hrmjustin Jan 2014 #77

Good on you! pnwest Jan 2014 #78

You did the RIGHT thing. Kudos to you! nt caledesi Jan 2014 #79

I think you did the right thing, and I thank and applaud you for it. FrodosPet Jan 2014 #80

Well done Packerowner740 Jan 2014 #81

Rec of support. nt Union Scribe Jan 2014 #82

If they make you uncomforatable, go with your gut. AtheistCrusader Jan 2014 #83

The only thing required for the bad to win... Mother Of Four Jan 2014 #86

Sounds like... nikto Jan 2014 #88

Not all Neandertals are Republicans RVN VET Jan 2014 #90

Oops, I really mean't... nikto Jan 2014 #113

Calling the cops Iwillnevergiveup Jan 2014 #91

thank you so much for calling. many people would not get involved. niyad Jan 2014 #92

I wish someone had called heaven05 Jan 2014 #95

I hope you enjoyed your VERY well deserved drink secondwind Jan 2014 #97

You did good. 840high Jan 2014 #101

You did the right thing. MicaelS Jan 2014 #103

I'm grateful & highly respect Your decision to call! You have the Kids' backs!! hue Jan 2014 #106

Try not to let it upset you too much, because you don't know what was going on kcr Jan 2014 #108

years ago when visiting a friend, i heard horrible noises coming from an apartment noiretextatique Jan 2014 #109

Kudos to you for doing the right thing! n/t markpkessinger Jan 2014 #110