The Arrogance of Authority

DEA officer stops at a ranch in Texas, and talks with an old rancher. He tells the rancher, “I need to inspect your ranch for illegally grown drugs.” The rancher says, “Okay , but don’t go in that field over there,” as he points out the location.



The DEA officer verbally explodes saying, ” Mister,  I have the authority of the Federal Government with me.”  Reaching into his rear pants pocket, he removes his badge and proudly displays it to the rancher.  ”See this badge?  This badge means I am allowed to go wherever I wish…. On any land.  No questions asked or answers given.  Have I made myself clear?  Do you understand? ”



The rancher nods politely, apologizes, and goes about his chores.



A short time later, the old rancher hears loud screams and sees the DEA officer running for his life chased by the rancher’s big Santa Gertrudis bull……







With every step the bull is gaining ground on the officer, and it seems likely that he’ll get gored  before he reaches safety.  The officer is clearly terrified. The rancher throws down his tools, runs to the fence and yells at the top of his lungs…..                



” Your badge. Show him your BADGE !”

Just cos you have powers doesn’t mean you should abuse them.

Just cos you have a badge doesn’t mean you should flash it.

Just cos an innocent person goes to prison doesn’t mean your bad

or does it…

Woman acquitted after second trial on child-abuse charges

Jury rules not guilty in second trial after four years in prison

Christine Ferretti / The Detroit News

Mount Clemens — After more than four years in prison, Julie Baumer says her “nightmare” is over, following acquittal Friday by a second jury on claims she violently shook her infant nephew.

“I’m very grateful and happy that the nightmare in my life for seven years is finally over,” Baumer said from a Macomb County Circuit courtroom.

“I can finally start healing old wounds.”

Baumer, 34, of Harrison Township, was awarded a new trial on claims her legal counsel was ineffective when a jury convicted her of first-degree child abuse in 2005.

Prosecutors allege she violently shook her 6-week-old nephew, Philipp Baumer, leaving him blind and brain injured.

The child, now 7, was adopted and renamed Ben Zentz.

Baumer’s new attorney, Carl Marlinga, presented medical testimony at her second trial suggesting the boy suffered from venous sinus thrombosis or a “childhood stroke,” rather than abuse.

Jury foreman Sera Miller said she initially thought Baumer was guilty. But in the end, “there was reasonable doubt.”

“They could not tie Julie Baumer to the injuries the child sustained,” said Miller, 34. “I don’t think anyone will ever know what happened. It’s unsettling.”

Juror Jan Pfannes of Sterling Heights agreed.

“The prosecution did a good job producing what evidence they had, but the evidence wasn’t conclusive,” she said.

Assistant Prosecutor Richard Goodman said the verdict wasn’t a shock.

The case was based on circumstantial evidence, there were no eyewitnesses, and the time of the alleged abuse couldn’t be pinpointed.

“It’s a difficult case,” Goodman said. “It’s unfortunate that there’s no record saying Ben was abused and someone did it.”

Marlinga, a former Macomb County prosecutor, expects the verdict will impact allegations of shaken baby abuse nationwide.

“We now have a cautionary flag for police, prosecutors and physicians to consider VST (venous sinus thrombosis),” he said.

Ben’s adoptive mother, Debi Zentz, issued a statement saying the “verdict does not change our belief.”

“Reasonable doubt does not equate to innocence,” Zentz said, adding she believes in the diagnosis made at the time of Ben’s injuries.

From The Detroit News: http://www.detnews.com/article/20101016/METRO03/10160368/1412/METRO03/Woman-acquitted-in-baby%E2%80%99s-death#ixzz12zKXisxo

When is an aircraft carrier not an aircraft carrier….

When its a Royal navy one sadly!

If it doesn’t carry aircraft…whats it do? Nothing…3 Billion quid of nothing! Only 19 Frigates to guard these beasts. Be about 6 each with some spares, floating around.

Getting more attack subs - just hope these can fire their torpedo’s, unlike the last lot.

 No maritime recconn aircraft (how much for a Nimrod) so when you fly on hols they are asking you all look down and check for any ships in distress, enemy subs, etc etc.

So if you are concerned join me at the Local Defence Volunteers, bring along a broom handle, a bit of string and a kitchen knife (not sharp…could hurt someone…got to thing H&S).

No chance anyone will attack us now men!

Don’t tell him your name Pike….