Every Day I'm Shocked A Bit More

I read an article today about an 82 year old man in Connecticut, who for the last 25 years has been helping the homeless. Anthony "Joe the Barber" Cymerys sets up every Wednesday at Bushnell Park to give haircuts to the homeless. Along with Anthony, others also hand out food to the needy.

However, last week when he set up, health officials and police confronted him and his friends, telling them they had to leave because they didn't have any permits. Any permits! Are you freaking kidding me? HE'S NOT CHARGING THEM ANYTHING!!!!! I find this kind of thing asinine! Fortunatly the  mayor stepped in and told the out of control buffoons to back off.

I pray that government officials like this get a hold of themselves. Of course a boss of mine used to be fond of saying. "You can't fix stupid."


-Red
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You have the right to remain silent....

Did you know that on this date in 1966, the supreme court handed down the ruling in the case Miranda vs Airizona? As a result of that decision, every one must be advised of their rights. 

Sorry... It's been a sick day

Wow.... I can't remember the last time I was a sick as I've been for the last few days. Even as I type this, I feel shaky. But... food and liquids are staying down. So, that's a good thing. I hate that I've missed the last few days blogging. I really do look forward to sharing something. Let's hope that it's a long time before this happens again... No strike that... Let's hope it NEVER happens again. Ugh.


Since I'm still feeling a bit on the ropes, I'm going to keep it simple today. Here is an article about one assertive 14 year old.

CHICAGO — A 14-year-old boy accused of impersonating a Chicago police officer has been released from custody.

Cook County Judge Andrew Berman approved a request Friday from the teenager's attorney to have him released from juvenile detention. The boy now must wear an electronic monitoring device.

The teen was discovered in a uniform on Jan. 24 after entering a South Side police station through an unlocked back door. He had posed as an officer for hours earlier in the day, including time in a patrol car with another officer.

The incident prompted an investigation that found at least five police officers broke department rules that day.

The boy has pleaded not guilty to impersonating an officer.

Wow... That is something that couldn't happen in a small town. When the entire police force is only like ten guys... it's kinda hard to sneak past.

-Red

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