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A slightly overzealous D.E.A. officer was driving through Texas when he stopped at a ranch and began talking with the old rancher. The agent told the rancher, “I need to inspect your property for illegally grown drugs.”
The old timer said, “Sure officer, but don’t go in that field over the hill there,” as he pointed out the location.
The DEA agent verbally exploded. “I have the authority of the Federal Government with me!” He reached into his pocket, removed a badge, and proudly displayed it to the rancher. “See this badge? This badge means I’m allowed to go wherever I want…on any land. No questions asked. No answers given. Have I made myself clear?”
The old rancher nodded politely, apologized, and returned to his chores.
A short time later, the old rancher heard loud screams coming from over the hill, and saw the DEA agent running for his life, being chased by the rancher’s big Santa Gertrudis bull. With every step the bull was gaining ground on the agent, and it seemed likely that the officer was going to be gored before he could reach safety. The officer was terrified, so the rancher threw down his tools, ran to the fence and yelled at the top of his lungs, “Your badge! Show him your badge!”
Topics Illustrated Include:
Arrogance
Authority
Danger
Drugs
Government
Power
Pride
Respect
Retreat
(Resource cataloged by David R Smith)
