PAX Centurion - November / December 2014

www.bppa.org PAX CENTURION • November/December 2014 • Page 29 PAX CENTURION To advertise, contact Director of Advertising Sponsorships Michael Joyce at: Cell: 617-529-9288 Office 617-989-BPPA (2772) Email: mjoyce@bppa.org Fax: 617-989-2779 Advertise in the card (somewhere in the Politburo offices a commie is crying). H H H H H H H H H H H Since when has taking seats out of bus stops and parks constituted a solution to the problem of homeless/junkies congregating in certain urban areas? H H H H H H H H H H H As the riots, protests, and looting continue in Ferguson, MO and all over the US, I found myself thinking. We (Law Enforcement) have brought rock solid cases to court, only to be shocked when the result is a not guilty. Conversely, we have had weak cases that end in con- viction. This is our system, however flawed it may be. Just because a case doesn’t come out your way, is no excuse to burn and steal. If you don’t like the way the system works, work to change it.You want to march, and shout your silly slogans, go right ahead. But when you destroy, all you do is create more discord not dialogue. H H H H H H H H H H H As cops, we all know nothing ever happens on the first floor. Not only is that true, but it’s usually freezing out, too! H H H H H H H H H H H I went to a charity event in East Boston recently. I wasn’t there more than five minutes before I started to sound like one of the extras from “Goodfellas”. #heeeyhowyoodewin-gooombahhhh H H H H H H H H H H H I won’t say the overtime in the Department is out of control, but has it gotten so overwhelming that patrolmen have to fill in the super- visor’s names too? H H H H H H H H H H H President Obama has signed an Executive Order halting the poten- tial (HA!) deportation of about 5 million illegal aliens. Considering the odds of this gamble Las Vegas was the perfect spot to unveil it. Obama forgot two things. What happens inVegas, stays inVegas, and the House always wins. (screw you Chicoms!) H H H H H H H H H H H Speaking of Obama’s trip to Sin City, he brought on stage Astrid Silva, an illegal alien and well known activist-so much for “living in the shadows.” Just wondering why the press didn’t get all lathered up like they did over Charlie Baker’s fisherman. Now I ask you gentle reader, how does someone here illegally not only attend college, but become an “advisor(?)” to the Senate majority (not for long tee-hee) leader. I guess Massachusetts isn’t the only place illegal isn’t illegal! H H H H H H H H H H H Comedian Bill Cosby has come under fire for allegations of sexual abuse. One of America’s all-time favorite TV dads, Cosby has been accused by dozens of women claiming Dr. Huxtable drugged them and played “doctor.” Now correct me if I’m wrong, but didn’t we have a President who did something similar (minus the drugs)?? Remember, inAmerica, everyone is innocent until proven guilty. If Cos did it, shame on him, if not, he need look no further than Clinton to gain his reputation back. H H H H H H H H H H H Recent events in Ferguson, and NewYork City, highlight the dangers Police Officers face every day. The “hands up don’t shoot” meme turned up everywhere – despite it being proved inaccurate, and false by eyewitnesses. The media continued to refer to the Officer’s tactics in NYC as a chokehold, even after being informed it was taught at one time in their Police Academy. The continued contro- versy is being fueled by the media, and race hustlers like Al Sharp- ton. Why even the top law enforcement official in the US, Attorney General Eric Holder has referred to the Police as an “occupying force”. Let just one of these phonies walk a beat-and encounter what we do on a daily basis. How would they deal with a 300 pound man intent on taking their gun? Or trying to handcuff an uncooperative giant? Just speculating here, but if the outcome were different-say Mike Brown got Officer Wilson’s gun? Would he have been satisfied to shake hands, and call it a day, or tell the Officer he’d drop it by the station later? No, he was enraged and high, and made poor choices that day- which ruined many lives, least of which was his own. Cops know when you’re fighting over your duty weapon neither party is “unarmed.” I suppose if Big Mike got that weapon and shot Officer Wilson, the media portrayal of both parties would be a lot different – and everyone reading this knows that to be true. It would be bag pipes and flags. Brown would be locked away, and there would be no Ferguson. The case of Eric Garner is a bit more interesting, in part because of the video shot during the incident. Again, this is an industry specific publication. We have all been involved in struggles while trying to arrest a suspect. The fact that he was being arrested for a violation of city ordinances does nothing more than muddy the waters. If he were being arrested for murder or rape, would there be a media frenzy? Even a passively resisting offender takes at least four cops to handle, let alone a guy the size of an NFL lineman who didn’t want to go. Garner’s health issues were known to him, not the Police. If it was such a b@!!&#!+ charge, take the pinch – it wasn’t his first – and let the judge throw it out or fine you. HE chose to resist, and again, it cost him dearly. But what if the NYPD just let him go? Would the Officers then face the wrath of their supervisors, an irate City Councilor, Public Health Official? Don’t forget, this is the place that wanted to ban soft drinks! And Garner was selling – GASP… untaxed cigarettes! The loss of a life is a tragedy, and to be avoided at all costs, but in some cases this is how it ends. H H H H H H H H H H H A little heavy for the Christmas issue, I‘ll agree. I could have gone on about the holiday tree-creche on the square, Santa, and the lot, but got caught up in my deadline. So, I wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy NewYear. Don’t forget to vote in the upcoming Union election. Despite who you may support, nothing says watch out for us more than a good showing at the polls. If we turn out, the City knows we are energized and involved. It’s your union – be heard. Stay safe!