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Woman Calls 911 To Request Babysitter

Apparently she thought the TV show "Nanny 911" was a commercial for a service that offers babysitters through 911.
Friday, May 11, 2007

A woman near Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin will not be charged after calling 911 for a babysitter.

Apparently the mother of triplets thought the TV show "Nanny 911" was a commercial for a service that offers babysitters through 911.

She is heard sighing, saying "I need a babysitter." She also said she needed some company. When the operator explained 911 isn't a help line service, she hung up the phone.

The cops did send an officer to her house and found she was frazzled, but OK. She apparently made an honest mistake and will not face criminal charges.

Dodge County Sheriff Todd Nehls called the phone call "an example of some of the influence television has on some of the things we deal with." He said, "If you listen to the call ... she's looking for a nanny. But you don't hear any kids screaming in the background.

"Nanny 911" is a popular TV show that features a British nanny who helps American families with their children.

"Sorry officer, I saw some people smoking this stuff on the TV, I had no idea!"

"don't worry mate, it's an honest mistake, we won't be charging you"

Bullcrap!

She should be charged just like anyone else.

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Originally posted by Hivetyrant:

She should be charged just like anyone else.

With what? Stupidity still isn't a crime, unfortunately.

The most horrible part of this story is that the lady obviously has kids, I distinctly remember a line in our Constitution saying stupid people shall not breed. Its probally in the Ten Commandments as well.

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Originally posted by Balintherlas:
The most horrible part of this story is that the lady obviously has kids, I distinctly remember a line in our Constitution saying stupid people shall not breed. Its probally in the Ten Commandments as well.

I think it was only in a Suicidal Tendencies song. ;)

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Originally posted by Illumina Drathiran'ar:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Hivetyrant:

She should be charged just like anyone else.

With what? Stupidity still isn't a crime, unfortunately. [/QUOTE]And it's still painless, too...

Interesting how such stupidity can become a news article. :rolleyes:

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Originally posted by Illumina Drathiran'ar:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Hivetyrant:

She should be charged just like anyone else.

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Originally posted by Hivetyrant:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Illumina Drathiran'ar:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Hivetyrant:

She should be charged just like anyone else.

With what? Stupidity still isn't a crime, unfortunately. [/QUOTE]no it's not, but as far as I know, calling emergency services without a need is.

Or can people call 911 whenever they want over there? [/QUOTE]I imagine it's like yelling "Fire!" in the movie theater when there isn't one.

That being said, good luck trying to prosecute an offense like that without intent. A mistake is a mistake.

And God help that woman's child.

But don't they always say ignorance of the law isn't an excuse? I mean, if you crossed a border with drugs claiming you thought them legal in the country you'd still be held accountable.

That said, in this case they simply let her off, and she does have an excuse...however odd it is. Who would ever think that 911 has suddenly started offering these services, lol. I also recall hearing about one woman who called the same number for a recipe!