On real Freedom … ( 04 / 10 / 2013 )
On real Freedom … ( 04 / 10 / 2013 )
One day , a DEA officer stopped by a ranch and told the rancher there that he needed to “ search the property for illegal drugs .” The rancher shrugged his shoulders and said that this was fine , adding “ But be sure not to go in that field over there ”, while pointing to the place in question .
Upon hearing these words , the officer got right up in the rancher ’ s face , pulled out his badge , and shouted , “ Mister , I have the authority of the United States federal government . Do you see this badge ? This badge means I am allowed to go wherever I wish … on any land I want … for no reason whatsoever ! Have I made myself clear ?”
The rancher nodded calmly , turned , and went about his business .
A short time later , the rancher heard loud screams , looked up , and saw the DEA officer running for his life , while being chased by a HUGE – and quite irate – Santa Gertrudis bull …
With every step the bull was gaining ground , and it seemed likely that the terrified officer was sure enough going to get gored before he reached safety … And just as the bull was about to get him , the rancher dropped his tools , ran to the edge of the fence , and yelled at the top of his lungs :
“ Your badge , mister … Show him your BADGE !” ………….………
There are a number of authorities in our lives who will intrude upon us , and there is indeed often very little we can do to stop them … And yet the solution to these personal invasions is almost always a very simple and remarkably Peace-full one : namely -- nod your head , smile with compassion , let them go one thinking that they are important … and go on living your life .
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