Yup...it's one of those posts. I am bothered though because it seems to me that there is no respect for those who put their lives on the line daily. I can understand a little bit how wearying that can be, to go day after day without hearing one word of thanks or praise. I aim to stop that now. I want to let police and firemen know how much I appreciate them.
It is hard. Sometimes it definitely feels like I'm going against a tidal wave of disrespect and apathy. Don't they know, I ask myself, what it all means? There are times, like yesterday, when I see a bit of light....a tiny measure of respect and admiration.
I can understand a little bit their frustration at how they (police) are being portrayed by the media at times. Their faults receive unwelcome attention. I fear for the erosion of justice when bad men feel that they can get away with anything with no consequences. It must be tough to see fellow officers face unjust sentences due to technicalities or because they'd been unjustly framed by those who have no clue about what they do.
They do deserve our respect. I am thankful that they are there maintaining the peace and protecting us from those who would do us harm. My group is planning to honor them in September and all those who sacrificed their all for their fellow citizens.
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