I called the police today.

I was on my way to pick up my kid from school in the middle of the storm when I saw a woman out in the snow with a walker and a service dog. She was only wearing a hoodie.

That didn't seem right at all so I stopped and asked if she needed help. She couldn't tell me where she was going, where she lived, or who I could call to help her. She also said her blood sugar was low and I noticed she was wearing a medical alert bracelet.

I got her safely in my car and called the local police dispatch. They had a fire engine and an ambulance there within ten minutes. A swarm of more than half a dozen officers, firemen, and medics showed up and helped her and her dog into the ambulance. They promised me they would take good care of her.

Do we really want all these public servants unable to negotiate a fair wage for themselves? My answer: hell, no.

Thanks to all you guys who worked tirelessly today to deal with all the drama a snow storm blows in.