Give firefighters a break:
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I’m calling for the opinion of the firefighters. If anyone else
thinks they can go watch people die or give babies CPR, then I
invite them to apply for the position.
Give firefighters a break: “I’m calling for the opinion of the firefighters. If anyone else thinks they can go watch people die or give babies CPR, then I invite them to apply for the position. Firefighters do things that are unheard of in normal professions and, quite frankly, they don’t get paid enough. Firefighters throughout history have died for their job. They’re willing to give their lives for people they don’t even know. I felt compelled to call. You can’t pay somebody enough to risk their life. I’m a Gilroy resident.”
Local opinions are strong and diverse on this topic, caller. Thanks for giving the Red Phone yours. To see how others fall on this issue, see the results of the Dispatch firefighter Web poll on today’s opinion page, A5.
Don’t blame us: “I’m calling in regards to the person who commented in the Wednesday, April 13 paper for the residents around Gilroy schools to keep an eye on vandalism. I just wanted to say to that caller that those of us who do live around the schools do keep an eye on the schools. … I do agree that parents need to keep an eye on their kids. That’s right, it all starts at home. So if parents got off their lazy butts and did something with their children, we wouldn’t have the vandalism we have today. But don’t blame it on the residents who live around the schools because we do keep an eye on what goes on. Thank you.”
On behalf of everyone, the Red Phone thanks you for your watchful eye on local schools.
Article anticipation: “Hi Red Phone, it’s me again, calling about the car wash quotes. No apology necessary (The Red Phone apologized recently for referring to the quote creator as a he – when it is actually a husband and wife team). I wasn’t offended. I just wanted credit given where credit is due. Sounds like we were both right! I look forward to the upcoming feature. Thanks again and keep up the good work.”
Sometimes Red Phone callers are a little sensitive to its remarks. The Red Phone is glad you called a second time to let it know you’re not one of them. Thanks for the call and the compliment. Keep your eyes open in a future Dispatch for the article on the car wash quotes duo.
What would you do?: “I have a question I would like to see asked to especially women. The question is, ‘would you stop on a dark road if a police car is behind you wanting you to pull over or would you drive to a safe well lit place then stop?’ A friend of mine was recently stopped by a police officer. It was at a dark place in Gilroy. She had no idea why she was being pulled over. She remembered stories (like the murder of Karen Knott in San Diego) of men posing as officers, and bad cops. … She drove slowly with her turn signal on to let the officer know she acknowledged him. The officer then put brighter lights on, my friend was frightened even more with no one else in the area. She continued to where she knew there would be people around. Then the officer put his sirens on. … What seemed like forever was just about a half a mile of driving to where she felt safe. The officer was mad that she didn’t stop. She told him she didn’t feel safe stopping out there in the dark among the fields. She also told him about how the media has informed women to go to a place where they felt safe. He had never heard of such a thing. I think its an important issue to bring up. Thanks.”
This is an important issue, caller. In fact, the Dispatch ran a front page article on Thursday, April 28, in which police offered guidelines to those fearful of pulling over for unmarked police vehicles. The guidelines are meant to keep you and the patrolling officer safe. Read all about them at www.gilroydispatch.com.
Fireworks fundraiser: “I’m calling in regards to the Wednesday, April 20, paper about the city budget. I don’t see how our city would even think about taking away the Fourth of July show they put on at Gilroy High. I maybe have a solution. If the city can’t afford to do it, I’m sure the residents of Gilroy would get together and probably do it through donations. … That is an important day and it’s been a part of the city for as long as I can remember. I would be sad to see it go away. Thank you.”
Interesting suggestion. What do other Red Phone readers think about it? Call in and let the Red Phone know.
