My father used to say "Excuse me, there's someone at the door. I'll be right back." Then, as a child, I'd wait by the phone--the one that he never returned to--for the inevitable click signaling a disgruntled hang up. Funny, how few calls he got over the years. Ditto for me.

I fully understand the human aspect of your message here, but I don't butt in where I'm not wanted. Why should I do anything to support those who do? One can acquire a similarly-paid position in another field if that is truly the need that must be satisfied.