Do Not Call!!

Dear Government,

I sort of understand why phone surveys and charitable organizations don't fall under the "do not call" registry restrictions.  But could we revise that?  How about this: limit the number of times they can call a particular number (if I know who you are and haven't picked up by the third time you call, I'm not going to pick up), and require them to leave messages on answering machines.  If I listen to the message and decide it's not a scam, harassment, etc., then I'll pick up next time you call.

Regards,
Carrie


I know, I know, completely not enforceable.  Or realistic I suppose.

The phone has rung four times in the last two hours, all of them "out of area, number unavailable" or no caller ID whatsoever (just says "incoming call" and never shows even a number).  We have an election going on, so I'd be happy to tell the political surveys that I-already-voted-so-please-stop-calling, but I never know which ones are normal surveys, and which ones are verbally abusive fundraisers for the fraternal police organizations. So I just don't pick up.