my son got brought home by the 5-0 at midnight, like cinderella...granted my son did have liquer on his breath...i got that, agree he needed to be dealt with
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Cops have a tough job, they see us at our worst, and most vulnerable. Cops are the object of some pretty heinous remarks and behaviour. Cops put their lives on the line for you, me, your son, my daughter, every day
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exactly my point! i have had cops i have been very grateful for in my day! and they have to know that taking this job isn't going to make them kings of the popularity contest! but as i just heard in a Cake song something like this: you can swing a cat by the tail and try to get a result or you can deal with the cat as a living being and see what reaction you get! there are no good cats in the air held onto by their tails...but even bad cats can be coaxed with reasonable behaviour and boundaries!
I do not mind in the least, I am honoured that you would do so, you are very well spoken and a person I have respect for. You stand up for that which is right, and just, and many times that will put you in harms way from those who would trample upon others. The offensive actions of this officer cannot be taken lightly, as they tarnish the entire police force. There are no light cases of abuse of power, they are all offensive and should be treated with the most judicial and determined sense of restoration of justice and honour.
However, the police, often seem slow to punish their own. This is a large disappointment to myself, though I have begun to see a change.
Seattle cops have a bit of a reputation. Remember the recent G-8 riots?
"It is not this officer's duty to tell you what he thinks of your son or his behaviour. It is not this officer's duty to tell you how to raise your child. It was his duty to bring him to you, or lay charges. ... It is the policeman, who when confronted with ill manners (such as he expressed), who must remain neutral and not let it get to them. This is not a good example of law enforcement, however, with labour shortages you will see even moreso that many cops are just gangsters with guns and the law on their side."
I agree with this totally.
There are some good and some bad. The bad ones usually have interpersonal issues. You could probably get him in trouble for that with his superiors if you wanted.
That said, a cop made my day today by agreeing to be the signing guarantor on my passport application. :D
i totally agree with kennycreeper too! i am writing a letter to their liasion officer. i think they need to be eduacted as well as them going into schools to educate the kids...they have to hear both sides!
plus if he had come up to my door with the blank face of authority and not spewing insults at my son and in turn me, i would not have had to step into the role of defender of my son...what ever could have been accomplished was undone by my having to validate my kid. although when the 2nd officer came out and we talked like humans my son grasped things better and i was able to be the parent and not the advocate...yup, he's in trouble.
i am glad a cop made your day today though! where is this validated passport taking you to?
crazy huh? about the passports needed to go to and from canada...sounds like an impending draft to me! i have two boys ages 15/17...so keep your eyes out for wives cuz the military ain't getting their fingers on my boys! no way, no how!!!
yes, i love the cat analogy, kyle said he thought of me cuz i am always saying it is so much easier to be nice than a big bully! if everyone operated that way, how different the world would look!
hey you!!! i am bizzzy! how are things with you? are you still working for the man? i am looking for new work, hopefully with animals...people are wearing me down!!!
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i thank you in advance!
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However, the police, often seem slow to punish their own. This is a large disappointment to myself, though I have begun to see a change.
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"It is not this officer's duty to tell you what he thinks of your son or his behaviour. It is not this officer's duty to tell you how to raise your child. It was his duty to bring him to you, or lay charges.
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It is the policeman, who when confronted with ill manners (such as he expressed), who must remain neutral and not let it get to them. This is not a good example of law enforcement, however, with labour shortages you will see even moreso that many cops are just gangsters with guns and the law on their side."
I agree with this totally.
There are some good and some bad. The bad ones usually have interpersonal issues. You could probably get him in trouble for that with his superiors if you wanted.
That said, a cop made my day today by agreeing to be the signing guarantor on my passport application. :D
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plus if he had come up to my door with the blank face of authority and not spewing insults at my son and in turn me, i would not have had to step into the role of defender of my son...what ever could have been accomplished was undone by my having to validate my kid. although when the 2nd officer came out and we talked like humans my son grasped things better and i was able to be the parent and not the advocate...yup, he's in trouble.
i am glad a cop made your day today though! where is this validated passport taking you to?
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Hopefully Belize, Cuba, and Mexico soon as well.
That cat analogy is briliant!
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yes, i love the cat analogy, kyle said he thought of me cuz i am always saying it is so much easier to be nice than a big bully! if everyone operated that way, how different the world would look!
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tell me what's new! have you been traveling?
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