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We don't call 911 (cdn.imgchest.com)
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[–] 68 points 3 years ago (10 children)

Is a "we don't call 911" sign a real thing in America?

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  • [–] 71 points 3 years ago (4 children)

    The signs exist, usually as militany bravado. I like this one because it pairs the dumb sign with America's debilitating healthcare costs.

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  • [–] 34 points 3 years ago (3 children)

    So is it meant to be interpreted as a threat? As in if you break into my house I won't call the police I'll just shoot you.

    Isn't that the same as a "trespasses will be shot" sign that's been around for decades.

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  • [–] 28 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    I think it's more like "we don't need big gubment, we're self sufficient".

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  • [–] 13 points 3 years ago

    It's really a great sign because it sends multiple messages like: "I'm easily swayed by propaganda aimed at morons." And "I need you to know my personal feelings about this because I've made it part of my identity while I scream about identity politics."

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago

    My mom's neighbor has one. And by neighbor, I mean it's hanging on the door of a garage in the back of an alley, and his house is 10 minutes away. Not like he'd be there to call 911 most of the time anyway, I think I only saw him 3 times in 16 years of living there lol

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