I rarely involve myself publicly in controversial subjects and
it’s not my intent to do so now. However, I hate dishonorable behavior in those
sworn to act in honor. I abhor injustice. I deplore prejudice although I know
we all have some within us no matter how hard we try to root it out and I’m not
talking just racial but in all it’s forms.
I’m the first to admit that while our justice system is
based on sound principles the execution of those principles is not always equitable,
handled in a timely fashion, and there are a few loopholes that you can drive a compact car through, but it is still better than many systems out there. There are
those who try to make sure the original legal intent is in place and
adjustments for current affairs are fair and impartial. I do believe, however
flawed it is, in giving the justice system a chance to work The laws in this
country are also based on sound principles and the hardworking police forces
through out the country are tasked with keeping law and order within our
communities. They’re not perfect and yes, a few march to their own drummer or
think they are above the laws they’re tasked with enforcing. Still without such
a peace force I shudder to think what we would have to face.
None of these is a perfect system but without them we couldn't function.
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Here in Missouri we currently have a mess. It’s such a
sad state of affairs and heartbreaking in so many ways. The scenes coming from
here out to the world show a war zone. It looks like something from a third
world country in the middle of a revolution and not from a country who touts
it’s the home of the free and the brave and with a three hundred and five
(305’) foot statute and pedestal declaring “Liberty Enlightening The World.” I’m afraid things are far from enlightened
in parts of St. Louis right now.
It certainly shouldn't be a place an unarmed person can
be shot down in the street like a rabid dog by one who took the Oath of Honor
(as all police
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officers must):
On my honor,I will never betray my badge1,my integrity, my character, or the public trust.I will always havethe courage to hold myselfand others accountable for our actions.I will always uphold the constitution
my community and the agency I serve.
There is some hard work ahead. Some serious
investigations that must take place and ownership of wrongdoing must be
accepted. Changes must be made.
My heartfelt thoughts are with all involved—those who
grieve, those who again must find their honor, and with those who are tasked with
examining the situation and giving justice.
Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. Benjamin Franklin 1755
