"A Cop On the Take "

[Guard Dog]

A Cop On the Take

First he takes ... the oath.

Now look at what else he takes:

He takes ... it in stride when people
call him pig.
He takes ... his lousy pay check realizing
he'll never be rich.
He takes ... a second job sometimes to make
ends meet and support his
family.
He takes ... time to stop and talk to
children.
He takes ... your verbal abuse while giving
you a ticket you really
deserved.
He takes ... on creeps you would be afraid
to even look at.
He takes ... time away from his family to
keep you safe.
He takes ... your injured child to the
hospital.
He takes ... the graveyard shift without
complaint because it's his
turn.
He takes ... his life into his hands daily.
He takes ... you home when your car breaks
down.
He takes ... time to explain why both your
headlights have to work.
He takes ... the job no one else wants --
telling you your loved one has
died.
He takes ... criminals to jail.
He takes ... in sights that would make you
cry.

Sometimes he cries too, but he takes it anyway because someone has to.

He takes ... memories to bed each night
that you couldn't bear for
even one day.
He takes ... time to explain to his family
why he can't make the ball
game his child is in and
why he has to work on the
holiday when other parents are
off
Sometimes.... he takes a bullet.
And yes, occasionally ... he may take a free cup of coffee.

If he is lucky ... he takes retirement.

Then one day he pays for all he has taken ...
.......... and God takes him.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT:
Have you thanked a cop lately? Try it.
When you see a cop in the super market, standing in line in a cafeteria, shopping at Walmart, or anywhere else. Try it.

It may make the cop's day, and will certainly be a blessing to you also.

(author unknown)

[ 01-20-2002: Message edited by: Guard Dog ]

[klar]

Thanks for the post it is a nice reminder of what some of us still face on a daily basis. And yes I am always saying heloo and thanks to the officers in my area.

Klar