Fwd: FW: The Arrogance of Authority

An amusing sideliner! Thanks to Balabhadra Prabhu!
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From: Internet: "Balabhadra Dove" <balabhadra.iscowp@gmail.com>
Subject: Fwd: FW: The Arrogance of Authority
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*****The Arrogance of Authority*****

A DEA officer stopped at a ranch in Texas , and talked with an old rancher.
He told the rancher, "I need to inspect your ranch for illegally grown
drugs."
The rancher said, "Okay , but don't go in that field over there.....", as
he pointed out the location.
The DEA officer verbally exploded saying, " Mister, I have the authority of
the Federal Government with me !"
Reaching into his rear pants pocket, he removed his badge and proudly
displayed 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 nodded politely, apologized, and went about his chores.
A short time later, the old rancher heard loud screams, looked up, and saw
the DEA officer running for his life, being chased by the rancher's big
Santa Gertrudis bull......
With every step the bull was gaining ground on the officer, and it seemed
likely that he'd sure enough get gored before he reached safety. The
officer was clearly terrified.
The rancher threw down his tools, ran to the fence and yelled at the top
of his lungs.....
(I just *love* this part....)

"Your badge, show him your BADGE........ ! !"
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