Sounds good but who runs the show

Submitted by Natural North American in USA (United States), Feb 18, 2009 at 02:29

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed

Where is the honor and duty to country that was here over 200 years ago when the red man's land was taken. I've met Federal Marshals in the performance of their duty and they are well deserved to be called a "Peace Officer". In my opinion that is the highest honor a law enforcement official can carry like the badge and oath to perform their duties. I can only hope, that when things get UGLY, the GOOD will be there, to take care of the BAD. Let us all judge ourselves accordingly...

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