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[vehve]

We use scalpels too, they're pretty good for the job.

 

[chickadoodles]

Henable I hope he will be ok!

 

[Peep_Show]

What's that phrase? "If it has tires or testicles it's going to be trouble...."

Bummer way to start your morning, Hennible, with the docs. I hope it's speedy and effective for your little tyke and he's back to raising heck for you soon.

 

[chickwhispers]

Hennible I hope your son is ok! Hope all goes well.

 

[tntchix]

Well a bit better... No infection, not torsion probably a hernia... Could still need surgery but not an emergency one...
Thanks bambam

owwie sending healing vibes and prayers

 

[Wisher1000]

As some of you may know, I keep my teeth firmly on my tongue when it comes to the media's coverage of law enforcement. I know that bitterness is destructive to my ideals. It has become increasingly difficult for me to do so, and at times, I slip. This topic is deeply embedded in my heart and I seethe when people, mostly in the media, ramble on about things they know nothing about, intentionally inciting others (who also have no personal knowledge) to anger over perceived injustices. I know my job is sometimes ugly. Hard decisions have to be made in a split second, and then they are second guessed, with clear hindsight, ad nauseum.

I will retire soon, not because I am fed up with the job, but because I feel that if I am willing to risk my life when you are attacked physically, I should be able to expect the same when my attack happens in the media.

Today, I found a post on FB that does a pretty good job of voicing how I, and countless other good men and women in my profession, are beginning to feel. Who will do our jobs when we decide it will not be worth it tomorrow?

http://nycfirewire.com/today-i-stopped-caring/

 

[tntchix]

 

[ChickenCanoe]

As some of you may know, I keep my teeth firmly on my tongue when it comes to the media's coverage of law enforcement. I know that bitterness is destructive to my ideals. It has become increasingly difficult for me to do so, and at times, I slip. This topic is deeply embedded in my heart and I seethe when people, mostly in the media, ramble on about things they know nothing about, intentionally inciting others (who also have no personal knowledge) to anger over perceived injustices. I know my job is sometimes ugly. Hard decisions have to be made in a split second, and then they are second guessed, with clear hindsight, ad nauseum.

I will retire soon, not because I am fed up with the job, but because I feel that if I am willing to risk my life when you are attacked physically, I should be able to expect the same when my attack happens in the media.

Today, I found a post on FB that does a pretty good job of voicing how I, and countless other good men and women in my profession, are beginning to feel. Who will do our jobs when we decide it will not be worth it tomorrow?

http://nycfirewire.com/today-i-stopped-caring/

24 hour cable makes a feeding frenzy out of any issue no matter how trivial. Also, rather than do real journalism, they tend to all chase the same proverbial ambulances.
I remember when Michael Jackson died. It was a week of non-stop reporters sticking mikes in people's faces in Hollywood asking, "what did Michael Jackson mean to you"?
That same week, Barack Obama was in Russia in serious talks. It wasn't covered at all. I guess it's easier to send a team to Hollywood rather than cover any real news.
How many times have we heard the word Benghazi, give it a rest already.

Good luck with your impending retirement.

 

[vehve]

Wisher, I'm sorry for the hate you and your colleagues are being targeted with at the moment. While there probably are some that abuse their status as a law enforcement official, I don't think it's fair to project the mistrust people feel on all of the people in your profession. While I don't agree with the way you are trained to react to threats (shoot to kill), I do recognize that the dangers and risks you are facing are pretty different from the environment I'm used to. In most shootings where a police officer is involved, that officer is often just as much a victim as the other party. The mental toll it must take on that person must be enormous. And I don't think it is fair that you are expected to always be right when making a split second decision where you might be the one having to give your life. It would be nice if misjudgements would not occur, but a plastic gun looks an awful lot like a real one, and a 12 year old is just as capable of using a weapon to hurt someone as a 32 year old.

I wish you strength in dealing with this madness you as a member of your profession are going through.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

X2

I remember when my son and his best friend, at 12 went trick or treating as Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith from "Men in Black".
They were in black suits and painted their orange toy guns - black. I wasn't sure it was a good idea. His 12 year old friend was black and taller than I. Looking back after this recent incident, I'm grateful they're still alive.