THE DAILY ASTORIAN • TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2017
FEATURES
What to do if you witness abuse
Dear Annie: My daughter and
Dear Tears: You were right to
I have witnessed aggressive acts want to act. If you see such vio-
in public areas and are at a loss as lence, you should call 911 imme-
to what, if any, action we should diately or find a police officer. Our
take. The most recent example was justice system values and sup-
when we watched a man yelling at ports citizens speaking up when
what appeared to be his significant they see someone in danger, and
there are laws in place to
other. He grabbed her by
DEAR
protect those who do so.
the arm, forcefully placed
These Good Samaritan
her in the car and buck-
ANNIE
laws protect these honor-
led her seat belt. Then he
able citizens from legal
went into the store, and
liability should their good
she sat there, not mov-
intentions have unin-
ing and keeping her
tended
consequences.
head down. We wanted
Familiarize yourself with
to approach the woman
the laws in your state.
and ask whether she was
Lane
As Albert Einstein
OK, but we feared he Annie
Creators
Syndicate Inc.
said, the world will be
was watching from the
destroyed not by those
store. Another situation
involved a young child between who do evil but by those who
the ages of 3 and 5 with a cast on watch them without doing any-
his arm. His guardian grabbed him thing. By standing up for what
by the other arm and threw him you know is right and defending
into the back seat of the car. There people who aren’t in a position to
have been other situations, as well. defend themselves, you are saving
What does one do or say with- the world, one good deed at a time.
Dear Annie: My sister-in-law
out making the victim’s life even
worse later when the victim and is organizing a family vacation
abuser are out of sight? Each time, at a beach house, supposedly to
we looked for a police officer, but celebrate my daughter’s engage-
none was around. Annie, this just ment. My daughter doesn’t want
breaks our hearts, but what does a to go, and the trip comes at a time
bystander do? — Tears and Fears when we will be really busy. The
trip feels more like a getaway for
for the Victims All Over
the other family members than an
actual celebration for my daughter.
How can we stop this madness? —
Feeling Awkward
Dear Awkward: That’s odd
indeed. If it’s really your daugh-
ter’s party, then she can call it off
if she wants to. She should tell her
aunt that she really appreciates the
thought but the timing just won’t
work — and that she hopes they’ll
enjoy the getaway themselves all
the same. I have a feeling they
will.
Dear Annie: Your response to
“Carol in Florida” regarding her
experience with a person who got
way too close while she was inter-
acting with pharmacy staff was on
the mark but left out an import-
ant detail. This fellow’s behavior
was probably a HIPAA privacy
violation, and the staff member
should have immediately recog-
nized it as such and taken steps
necessary to stop this intrusion.
If Carol believes that her privacy
was breached, she may wish to file
a complaint. This can be done at
https://www.hhs.gov. In my opin-
ion, the person most in the wrong
here was the assistant pharmacist
for doing nothing. He or she needs
to brush up on HIPAA rules. —
Minnesota Pharmacist of 42 Years
5A
TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE
By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). It gives unexpect-
ed satisfaction to learn why things are the way
they are, especially as you get to know the
limitations someone was dealing with that led
to the creation or completion of a feat.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It may be a bit of
a stretch to suggest that those born under the
sign that rules money should delight in austeri-
ty, and yet even the financially minded bull gets
the occasional pull toward the simple elegance
of minimalism.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You enjoy being
the first to try products, methods and trends
of all kinds. The word “new” will capture your
attention and spark your curiosity, and you’ll
likely be the first one in line. Later they’ll all
want your account.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). When you’re
bored of something, don’t bail right away. Stick
with it another step or two. There’s a real gem
of a prize for pushing through, and you don’t
have to stick with it forever, just longer than
most would.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’re not thinking
about how much people do or don’t appreci-
ate you. This is the last of your worries. Your
actions are motivated out of spiritual generosity
and a belief that people are in great need of
your help.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). When people find
out about your special talent after knowing you
a while, they’ll be surprised. If, later on down
the line, they find out about another unrelated
talent of yours, you’ll officially be alluring.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). So many of our
behaviors are habits. Laughing is no exception.
You seem to be doing more and more of that
lately, and the people around you love how
FRANK AND ERNEST
BLONDIE
THATABABY
SALLY FORTH
PHOEBE AND HER UNICORN
B.C.
LOLA
DILBERT
SIX CHIX
BIZARRO
MUTTS
NON SEQUITUR
BABY BLUES
WIZARD OF ID
ZITS
ROSE IS ROSE
funny you make them feel.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Many people
who achieve high status want to be treated the
same as everyone else. You’ve a good handle
on dishing due respect and still maintaining a
shared reality in which everyone can relate as
equals.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Today you’ll
be among friends and people who wish they
were your friends. You may dare to share a
vulnerable, embarrassing, weird human story
and in doing so push your likeability factor up
a few points.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Others are
uplifted by your presence. Maybe it’s some-
thing you don’t think too much about, because
it’s an easy thing for you to create, and yet this
is no small achievement.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Because you’re
so comfortable with who you are and because
you don’t think of yourself as very different from
the others, you’re capable of doing things in
group environments that others wouldn’t think
to do.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Those who don’t
pay compliments comfortably will give it up for
you today. This will mean more to you than the
niceties you regularly hear, considering the
rarity of such an acknowledgement from this
particular source.
TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 11). You
go into this year with an experimental agenda
that helps you get to know yourself better. The
next two months bring new joys, appetites
and fascinations. August brings an education
that helps your social life. Libra and Gemini
adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 12, 2, 22,
45 and 18.