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Having had several family members as Police officers, and working beside them while I was a Firefighter/Fire Chief and EMS, I have a personal respect and understanding of the things they go through.
The recent events in Dallas and elsewhere have given me a vary sad feeling in my heart. I just wanted to express my thanks and support for those in blue and their spouses.
I think I'll try to schedule a free detail of one of the local squad cars this week.
 
As a 2nd Generation LEO, I thank you for your thoughts and support.
 
Wife is former Patrol Officer. Close friend, fishing buddy and fellow bourbon connoisseur is current Patrol Officer. Every day I say a quick prayer for him. I will always be grateful for those that do what has become a thankless job.
 
Thanks for your support. I wish there were more like you.

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My thanks go out to all the police, firemen, and armed forces personnel for their continued efforts to keep us safe. I started to type my political thoughts in here but decided that should be left for another post, probably on another website. I'll just say that it's a shame what has been happening in/to this country, of which the attack in Dallas is one sad part of it. My heart goes out to the families that lost loved ones.
 
It's tough for me to sit back and say thanks to all police, because not all are good. Some think the badge gives them special privileges. And it doesn't.
 
idriveblackcars said:
It's tough for me to sit back and say thanks to all police, because not all are good. Some think the badge gives them special privileges. And it doesn't.
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So you condemn a whole group for some are not good?

Wow
 
silverfox said:
Race war well underway. Been brewing for many years
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I totally agree and it's one of the reasons I refuse to watch the news. It truly hurts me because my wife and I are different ethnicities and our daughter is bi racial. Almost each one of my friends is a different ethnicity and I could care less what ethnic background someone is. As long as you're a good person that's all that matters. We are all human beings and have similar issues in our lives.
I also have respect and gratitude for the majority of law enforcement as well. Are there some bad apples? Of course, but that can be said about any group. It's horrible that anyone has to lose there life.
 
silverfox said:
Race war well underway. Been brewing for many years
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I don't believe it. I don't think a "race war" is brewing, but when the gubment freebee checks stop a flowin' - you will see a war between the "haves" & "have nots".

I think except for a very small population of wackos, the race war has came and went. Of course when the cops are white and the crooks are not, some peeps will play it up as a "race issue" - instead of the cops just going after crooks.

As an aside, I love the police. They are great. All you have to do is treat them respectfully and they will treat you the same.

Pretty much how you would just treat ANYONE. There are very few bad cops out there - most of them are fair and just want to get home safe.

Of course if I go down to NE Philly on K & A and get caught with a pocket full of dime bags and proceed to run from the cops and they tackle me - is that being respectful ???

Yeah, criminals have rights - but when you jerk around a cop - don't be surprised if you get a beat down.
 
idriveblackcars said:
Did I say that? Who have I condemned?

If u want to go back and forth
I can do it all day.

Sorry I'm not a kiss ass
like the rest of the members here
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And here I was, just starting to
type a friend request to you.

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Bob
 
swanicyouth said:
Yeah, criminals have rights - but when you jerk around a cop - don't be surprised if you get a beat down.
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Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. I am one who has no problem with criminals who broke the law, ran from police, when caught by police fight with police, and have illegal stuff with them end up hurt/dead. If you didn't do anything wrong you don't run. You don't fight. You may not be 100% forthcoming, I won't tell a cop oh yes I know i was going 95 in a 45, but I am respectful, and stop when they catch up.
 
I think we are getting sidetracked here. This thread was meant to honor those public service members who were lost to senseless violence.

If members want to debate good/bad in ANY walk of life or occupation, then this would never end.

Keep it real, guys. And take a moment to think before you post.
 
PaulMys said:
I think we are getting sidetracked here. This thread was meant to honor those public service members who were lost to senseless violence.

If members want to debate good/bad in ANY walk of life or occupation, then this would never end.

Keep it real, guys. And take a moment to think before you post.
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I think the other forum is the more appropriate place for these kind of threads.
 
PaulMys said:
I think we are getting sidetracked here. This thread was meant to honor those public service members who were lost to senseless violence.

If members want to debate good/bad in ANY walk of life or occupation, then this would never end.

Keep it real, guys. And take a moment to think before you post.
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Thank you for that.
Those guys went after the shooter without regard for who was being shot at. They were protecting the very people that were protesting against them.
"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it," Patrick Henry (or perhaps, first Voltaire)
 
I have taken care of many a LEO who were injured, some gravely, doing their job. For the police haters, I simply say this: The next time you have a problem, you feel threatened or someone stole something from you take care of it yourself. Sure there will always be some bad apples, there are in any progression, but LEO are a different breed. Many that I've talked to feel their profession is more than a job, its a calling. For that, I applaud them. I couldn't do it.
G.W. Bush said something very insightful at the funeral " people too often judge themselves by their best intentions, while they judge others by their worst examples"
 
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