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An apology to my police officer / law enforcement pards


Pat Riot

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Utah Bob, The Original Lumpy Gritz, Lawdog Dago Dom, Black Angus McPherson and all my pards who serve and have served as law enforcement I humbly apologize for being a flippant arse in regards to my comments regarding the “Cop Humor” thread.

 

My intent was to make a point about some bad interactions with police I have had but in making that point I alienated and impugned some of the people I admire and have great respect for. That was not my intention and I truly apologize for my comments.

 

Please accept my apology.

 

Kindest and most respectful regards,

Pat Riot

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Reminds me of the scene from The Godfather where Don Corleone addresses the "commission."

 

"How do things get so far"?

 

It's the curse of email. I can't see your expressions, or hear your tone or inflection. Some email statements that appear harsh would be chuckled at during a face to face chat.

 

Yes, there are people that should not be the police (Scott Peterson, for one).  I have worked with a few. In the Illinois State Police we promote the biggest jerks to desk jobs so they don't interact with the motoring public. Doesn't that sound harsh? But that same statement with a smile and a nudge can be humorous. I know that because I used it on a friend who rose to the rank of Major. We both had a good laugh.

 

You know how law abiding gun owners get defensive when they try to lump us together with criminals that use guns unlawfully?  Yep. Same here.

 

I have had instances where I had to speak with current police after retirement. Friends/neighbors would ask, "Why didn't you show him your badge"? Because I want them to handle the situation like they would for anyone else. Because, quite frankly, I am anyone else.

 

That took a lot of character for Pat to put this out here. Duly noted and appreciated.

 

Now Pat buys the next round and my Uber to get home!

 

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Understand completely, Pard. No problem.

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