Not at all..that's what we are here for. :)
I think this stuff is about as relevant as Martin's school suspension. In other words, not at all.
True.
That is not true. When the operator suggested that "we don't need you to (follow)" Zimmerman replied "Okay." He remained on the phone for nearly two more minutes, during which time he said he did not know where "this kid" had gone, and could not see him.
Thank you for that correction. I used the word truck because that is what was used in an article I had just finished reading. Nothing was meant by that.
So what is your complaint? Zimmerman reported more than his fair share of incidents?
A listing of his 911 calls are here:
911 Calls
Some are justified and some seem appropriate for the non-emergency line. As a parent I would welcome someone telling me my kids were playing in the road, but to call 911 instead? Overkill in my opinion. It may not be fair, but when I read that, I think of someone looking for reasons to call 911.
Best I can do right now..I have been out in the yard all day and my brain is as tired as my body.
Yes, they certainly do - and some are to the non-emergency number. Most of them, in fact. Unfortunately, the police department labeled the document a little carelessly, but you can see each incident labeled under "Call Source" as either "911" or "TEL." For example, his call the night of the shooting was not to 911, either.
As a parent I would welcome someone telling me my kids were playing in the road, but to call 911 instead? Overkill in my opinion. It may not be fair, but when I read that, I think of someone looking for reasons to call 911.
The call about the kids in the street was not to 911, but I don't think I would call the police at all about something like that. However, we are assuming he knew who their parents were. We are also assuming that he didn't talk to their parents. Maybe he did, but the parents didn't do anything about it.
I still don't think I would call the cops about something like that, but I know people who would. I'd welcome anybody who is interested to scroll through his calls and judge for themselves.
And when you do, ask yourself this, also: How do you think a guy who calls the cops instead of confronting those parents (or children) squares with the now popular characterization of Zimmerman as some out of control vigilante who takes the law into his own hands?
Because that sounds to me like two different people.
I have been out in the yard all day and my brain is as tired as my body.
Yeah, I was cleaning out the garage myself. Time for a cold beer...or maybe just a nap.