The
Arrogance of Authority!
Good morning my
fellow Rotarians. The story I am about
to share with you this morning is sad, but true as I report it from the state
of Texas.
A Drug Enforcement Administration
(DEA) officer stopped at a ranch in Texas and talked with an old rancher.
He told the rancher, "I need to inspect your ranch for
illegally grown drugs."
The rancher said, "Okay, but don't go in that field over
there,” as he pointed out the location for the DEA officer.
The DEA officer verbally
exploded saying, "Mister, I have
the authority of the Federal Government with me!"
Reaching into his rear pants
pocket, he removed his badge and proudly stuck it in the face of the rancher.
"See
this badge?! This badge means I am
allowed to go anywhere I wish, on any land! No questions asked or answers given! Have I made myself clear? Do you understand?"
The rancher nodded politely, apologized, and went about his chores.
A short time later, the old rancher heard loud screams, looked up, and saw the DEA officer running for his life, being chased by the rancher's big Santa bull.
With every step the bull was gaining ground on the officer, and it seemed likely that he'd sure enough get gored before he reached safety.
The rancher nodded politely, apologized, and went about his chores.
A short time later, the old rancher heard loud screams, looked up, and saw the DEA officer running for his life, being chased by the rancher's big Santa bull.
With every step the bull was gaining ground on the officer, and it seemed likely that he'd sure enough get gored before he reached safety.
The officer was clearly
terrified.
The rancher threw down his tools, ran to the fence
and yelled at the top of his lungs... (I just love this part…) Your badge, show him your badge!
As
one commentator reported, this is the “arrogance of authority.” And that’s the bottom
of our news on this Friday, October 18th, 2013.
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