tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190524197374045099.post869559319718687847..comments2024-03-17T11:09:57.186-07:00Comments on Officer "Smith": Thoughts From Behind the Badge: Random Thoughts...Officer "Smith"http://www.blogger.com/profile/16053602205443157704noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190524197374045099.post-67790312134397671252012-10-26T17:30:44.461-07:002012-10-26T17:30:44.461-07:00Bernard,
Thanks for bringing me back to reality. ...Bernard,<br /><br />Thanks for bringing me back to reality. Sometimes I take the bait, even though I probably shouldn't.Officer "Smith"https://www.blogger.com/profile/16053602205443157704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190524197374045099.post-62003626964682457122012-10-25T13:03:20.049-07:002012-10-25T13:03:20.049-07:00Officer Smith,
As the son of a NYS Trooper and 30 ...Officer Smith,<br />As the son of a NYS Trooper and 30 year veteran of the US armed services I have to tell you, your post brought back some powerful memories. I attended the funerals for 2 Troopers as a teenager, one a family friend and Dad's co-worker and the other a Trooper from another barracks. The long line of cruisers, silently flashing all lights in respect is one of my most vivid memories as a teen. <br /><br />Your comment of people in uniform being "brothers" and "family" is spot on. I would, and have done everything in my power to help my family, and they will do the same for me. I'm fortunate, even 6 years removed from active duty to work with a cadre of former servicemembers who to this day I consider family. The NYS Troopers were, and I imaigine are to this day, no different.<br /><br />Oh yeah... While I applaude your "non-censorship" of Aarons posts, I wouldn't give him the time of day.<br /><br />Thank you for all you do!<br /><br />RobRobGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08268732682097255702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190524197374045099.post-7933609986649470362012-10-03T02:03:08.881-07:002012-10-03T02:03:08.881-07:00I don't know why anyone here is actually givin...I don't know why anyone here is actually giving Aaron the attention he so dearly craves. Negative attention is stil attention. <br /><br />Aaron is obviously not going to change his mind so why bother trying to reason with someone that can't be reasoned with. I'm glad Aaron's father wasn't murdered in cold blood during the morning commute while doing his JOB as Officer Youngstrom was, I really am. But I do know this, had Aaron's father been tragically murdered while protecting the citizens of this fine state his father would have been afforded the respect and courtesy of being recognized fot the sacrifice he made. <br /><br />Now let's leave Aaron to stew all by himself. There are plenty of Aaron's out there, I won't waste another second wondering why he just doesn't get it when in reality he chooses to not do so. In my opinion, it's not ok that officers being murdered or killed in the line of duty has gone down and 2012 has statistically been the safest year on record. I'll consider it "ok" when the number killed is ZERO. Until that time I'll continue to block the exits and delay people getting to their destination so my brother can be laid to rest with honor. <br />RIP Officer Youngstrom. You will never be forgotten. <br /><br />And no Aaron, I won't be responding to your drivel. So say what you like, my silence will be my affirmation that I disagree with anything negative you might say about first responders. I wish you well. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03621841789782250744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190524197374045099.post-10493114686833360652012-10-01T14:12:38.441-07:002012-10-01T14:12:38.441-07:00"We ran up and down between five and ninety-f..."We ran up and down between five and ninety-five miles per hour all the way up, and never at a steady speed. Next time, I'm leading."<br /><br />Be glad Tpr Donna Watts of FHP fame wasn't duty that day. Otherwise, ya'll would've been stopped, cuffed up, and sitting on the curb while every driver got ticketed for exceeding the pathetically low 65mph speed limit :)HonkingAntelopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13630108209996326842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190524197374045099.post-79533008584539672292012-09-30T10:42:48.415-07:002012-09-30T10:42:48.415-07:00Lol--I'm not 'anti police'. I'm &...Lol--I'm not 'anti police'. I'm 'anti' any group that gets set above the people that acts with impunity and lawlessness.Aaron C. de Bruynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04898305272010592221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190524197374045099.post-78151873336694151182012-09-30T02:20:00.119-07:002012-09-30T02:20:00.119-07:00Again, Aaron, you continue to (very colorfully) il...Again, Aaron, you continue to (very colorfully) illustrate my point.<br /><br />It is not what you say that makes me firmly believe you are a bitter and self centered individual. And you say an awful lot without really making any point yourself. My impetus for making the conclusions I've made about you is HOW YOU SAY IT. You turn what could be an innocent statement into a nasty and accusatory diatribe by inserting phrases such as "when can I start running down other drivers" and "choking on a donut".<br /><br />It is quite obvious to me and many others that you are negative, bitter and vehemently anti-police.<br /><br />I accept that and have no intention of censoring you to keep you from showing your true colors. Now, can we move on?Officer "Smith"https://www.blogger.com/profile/16053602205443157704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190524197374045099.post-79593583781127886882012-09-19T19:14:44.800-07:002012-09-19T19:14:44.800-07:00With all due respect, I don't see it as being ...With all due respect, I don't see it as being 'bitter' when you describe an accurate situation.<br /><br />If I were to get into my car and race my friend down the street, I'd be a 'punk', get a huge ticket, maybe have my car impounded, etc...<br /><br />When a deputy does it, nothing happens. (http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/243310)<br /><br />The State treats it's own very differently. Maybe not in ever case, but it quite a few.<br /><br />Sir Robert Peel said a police officer is paid to do what is the duty of every citizen.<br /><br />...so tell me, when can I start running down other drivers with flashing lights, a badge, and a gun and start demanding money with the threat of impounding their car, or restricting their freedom of movement?<br /><br />Lastly, I am sorry about the loss of Officer Youngstrom--I know nothing about him, and my comments aren't directed at him, but rather the bureaucracy that surrounds police officers.Aaron C. de Bruynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04898305272010592221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190524197374045099.post-59359762860455827032012-09-19T19:06:23.581-07:002012-09-19T19:06:23.581-07:00Good justification y'all.
So let's forget...Good justification y'all.<br /><br />So let's forget the fact that police fatalities have been going down consistently year after year and that 2012 is the safest year on record (http://www.nleomf.org/facts/officer-fatalities-data/) even counting the 'other' category which includes having a heart attack sitting in your patrol car, choking on a doughnut, and making dumb decisions like flipping on your lights to pull over a speeder and pulling out in front of a tractor trailer without looking, etc...<br /><br />...and let's pretend being a cop is actually dangerous.<br /><br />Let's also pretend that cops actually prevent most crimes instead of arriving after the fact or are simply revenue generating machines for the state when 'the little people' get out of line--like 5 MPH over, or failing to notice a defective tail light within 30 seconds of it going out.<br /><br />So throwing all that aside, and with your full knowledge of the risks involved, 'the little people' are suddenly supposed to throw parades in your honor, stop traffic, and fawn over you because you're somehow better than everyone else and 'deserve' special treatment?<br /><br />It's a sad day when *any* good man dies, police or not.Aaron C. de Bruynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04898305272010592221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190524197374045099.post-82845651125115096262012-09-19T18:56:41.808-07:002012-09-19T18:56:41.808-07:00Aaron,
Pointing out that we treat ours differentl...Aaron,<br /><br />Pointing out that we treat ours differently is not what I was referring to as bitter sounding.<br /><br />"break the law, waste fuel, and show the power and superiority of the state..."<br /><br />and<br /><br />"tax-feeding thugs with flashing lights breaking traffic laws to show that he was more powerful or better than anyone else"<br /><br />make you sound bitter.Officer "Smith"https://www.blogger.com/profile/16053602205443157704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190524197374045099.post-22593222265372894072012-09-18T23:37:34.096-07:002012-09-18T23:37:34.096-07:00Wow, just wow.
Law Enforcement officers risk thei...Wow, just wow.<br /><br />Law Enforcement officers risk their lives every day to keep our communities safe. There are those AND their families that pay the ultimate sacrifice to do so. I'm sure Officer Smith remembers hearing about two young police officers in a South Dakota community that were killed in the line of duty in August 2011. There was overwhelming support and RESPECT from the community as we mourned the loss of them. <br /><br />We work a thankless job and don't do it for the money (you cannot get rich in this business). We see things others don't and do things others won't. I love what I do and I couldn't have chosen a better career than Law Enforcement. <br /><br />There is an unspoken love we have for each other. It's amazing and there is no other relationship out there like it. <br /><br />Rest in Peace, Officer Youngstrom.<br /><br />John 15:13Cinderella911https://www.blogger.com/profile/04835165324686648170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190524197374045099.post-64351455923421107782012-09-17T18:15:41.331-07:002012-09-17T18:15:41.331-07:00Looks like Aaron used the bitching, griping, compl...Looks like Aaron used the bitching, griping, complaining and bellyaching part of your comment section correctly. Apparently those who put their life on the line every day are 'thugs'. Who knew?<br /><br />Too bad he feels that way. It's quite unfortunate, really. I only hope that he can find some peace within himself.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11496828568503873552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190524197374045099.post-18499034300247238132012-09-17T17:31:17.239-07:002012-09-17T17:31:17.239-07:00Weird. I never knew that pointing out how the gov...Weird. I never knew that pointing out how the government treats "its own" differently that it treats "the little people" was bitter.<br />Aaron C. de Bruynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04898305272010592221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190524197374045099.post-59395570299368771722012-09-17T16:54:49.816-07:002012-09-17T16:54:49.816-07:00I can see that you seem to be a very bitter indivi...I can see that you seem to be a very bitter individual.Officer "Smith"https://www.blogger.com/profile/16053602205443157704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190524197374045099.post-8600197848078039052012-09-14T09:39:55.874-07:002012-09-14T09:39:55.874-07:00Two people dear to me passed away in recent years....Two people dear to me passed away in recent years.<br /><br />One was a police officer. Similar to what you mentioned, the full force of the state was out to shut down traffic, break the law, waste fuel, and show the power and superiority of the state...<br /><br /><br />The other was my father. No roads closed, no huge parades of tax-feeding thugs with flashing lights breaking traffic laws to show that he was more powerful or better than anyone else, just a simple 3-person service.<br /><br />Can you see the difference between the two events?<br /><br />Aaron C. de Bruynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04898305272010592221noreply@blogger.com