Originally Posted by GDC-SRT
My point would be, that most law enforcement officers would put themselves in danger of mortal harm to "Protect and Serve". I am not sure if they think it out, or just do it out of training.
It is a job most people would not even consider doing. It is mostly a thankless job.
I for one am glad there are those who will answer that call.
And as with any profession, there are those who are just an embarrassment to the good ones. I ask, Why do we only remember the bad ones?
Most police and fire officers do not think about whether or not to place themselves in danger at each and every incident. Most of them made that decision long before they met an active event.
There is simply too many decisions that must be made quickly in a threatening situation to spend any time pondering the purpose of one's presence at a potentialy lethal evolution.
That is why we should thank all of them, including servicemen and women. Not for what they have done but for what they are willing to do.
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