Message #256473

[MsRowdyRedhead]

The Power of a Badge


DEA officer stops at a ranch in Texas , and talks with an
old rancher. He tells the rancher, "I need to inspect your
ranch for illegally grown drugs" The rancher says, "Okay,
but do not go in that field over there," as he points out
the location.

The DEA officer verbally explodes saying,
" Mister,  I have the authority of the Federal Government
with me."  Reaching into his rear pants pocket, he
removes his badge and proudly displays 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 nods politely, apologizes, and goes about
his chores.
A short time later, the old rancher hears loud screams
and sees the DEA officer running for his life chased
by the rancher's big Santa Gertrudis bull...


With every step the bull is gaining ground on the officer,
and it seems likely that he'll get gored  before he reaches
safety.  The officer is clearly terrified. The rancher
throws down his tools, runs to the fence and yells at
the top of his lungs.....





"Your badge!
Show him your BADGE ! "