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Teach Respect

9/24/2020

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It's not the police who need to be retrained, it's the public. We have grown into a mouthy, cell phone wielding, vulgar, uncivil society with no personal responsibility and the attitude of 'it's the other person's fault', 'you owe me'. A society where children grow up with no boundaries or knowledge or concern for civil society and personal responsibility.

When an officer says "Put your hands up," then put your hands up! Don't reach for something in your pocket, your lap, your seat. There's plenty of reason for a police officer to feel threatened, there have been multiple assaults and ambushes on police officers lately. Comply with requests from the officer, have your day in court. Don't mouth off, or fight, or refuse to comply... that escalates the situation.

Police officers are our sons and daughters, fathers and mothers, brothers and sisters. They're black, white, brown, all colors, all ethnicities, all faiths, male and female, they are us. They see the worst side of humanity... the raped children, the bloody mangled bodies of traffic victims, the bruised and battered victims of domestic violence, homicide victims, body parts... day after day.
They work holidays while we have festive meals with our families. They miss school events with their kids, birthdays, anniversaries, all those special occasions that we take for granted. They work in all types of weather, under dangerous conditions, for relatively low pay.

They have extensive training, but they are human. When there are numerous attacks on them, they become hyper vigilant for a reason, they have become targets. When a police officer encounters any person... any person, whether at a traffic stop, a street confrontation, an arrest, whatever... that situation has the potential to become life threatening. You, Mr & Mrs/Miss Civilian, also have the responsibility of keeping the situation from getting out of control.

Many law enforcement officers are Veterans. They've been in service to this nation most of their lives, whether on the battlefield or protecting us here at home. They are the only thing that stands between us and anarchy in the streets.

If you want to protect your child, teach them respect.
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Come here and rest...

9/18/2020

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We live in Morriston, Florida and if you are a Law Enforcement Officer or a first responder and need a break, you can come park outside our house.
 
If you are thirsty, we will bring you a drink. If you are hungry, we will fix you something to eat and serve you a good strong cup of coffee. If you are hot, we will invite you inside to cool off. If you need backup, we will stand with you. If you need to cry, we will hug you and let you. If you need to talk, we will listen. If you need to pray, we will kneel with you. If you are wrong, we will tell you. If you are right, we will support you.

We only ask that you don't lose faith in Americans. We are NOT all against you. Take off your sunglasses and see the good people that are here for you. We are not as loud and obnoxious as these media seekers. We are strong and waiting to follow your lead. Some of you are a husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, nephew, friend, or a wife, mother, grandmother,  daughter, sister, or niece, and we personally know how good your heart is.
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God bless you and your family and Thank You all for all you do to keep me and my family safe!

#backtheblue
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What Is Change?

9/2/2020

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​What is change without voice, what is voice without purpose, and what is purpose without conviction?

We are seen as empty shells, shells that can't think, or use reason to be subjected to the wills of a few. It is a hard choice to stand by your beliefs, and even harder to watch those beliefs so easily tossed aside by others unwilling, or unable to stand up for what is right.
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In my eyes there is no this or that, it's only right and wrong. It is wrong to allow other human beings to suffer, regardless how we MAY feel about it, humanity calls for us to respond when fellow humans are being preyed on by those who have strength, regardless who that being may be. Whether its human rights, public law, or national reasons, Right, is still Right, and Wrong is still Wrong.

​The voice of change can often be the softest one in the room, but in most cases, its very much always the most correct.

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