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Redbird ([personal profile] redbird) wrote in [community profile] agonyaunt 2017-09-12 08:48 pm (UTC)

This also misses that 911 is for emergencies: things that can and ought to be dealt with immediately. You call 911 if you (think you) had a heart attack and want an ambulance, not because you want to adjust your blood pressure medication.

"I'm afraid of my husband, please help me leave" is something the police might be willing and able to handle. "I'm afraid of my husband, please make him talk to his doctor about his medication side effects" isn't.

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