I'm busy!

Seldom a day goes by when I don't hear a news story that begins with "Police are asking for your help" or "Police need the public's help." I say "enough." I'm trying to hold down my own career, pay the bills and provide for my family without having to go on another wild goose chase for local police departments, not to mention I almost got shot the last time I tried to apprehend a wanted felon. I never ask the local police department to help me finish a story or a column, so why do I have to help them. I'm not trying to be rude, if I have the time, I'll give you a hand but, come on, cut me a break!