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Pier Pressure
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marine police
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7/15/2008 12:02:55 PM
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For some reason some people abuse positions of trust. I understand a little berating by those in authority, but only to the point of thats where it ends. If you are going to write me up, at least do it in a professional manner. The only ticket I have received on the water was for diving more than 50 feet from my dive flag (on my boat). I understand the ticketing process, and also understand that I was guilty. Thing was that the officer took twenty minutes questioning me about my training, scolding me, telling me how stupid I was, etc. Obviously he was upset, but at no time was I ever rude or anthing other than courteous to him. I have respect for law enforcement. Bot my father and step mother are retired officers.
The thing is, there are bad apples in every basket. In fact, maybe this guy was just having a bad day at home or something. Who am I to judge someone for having a bad day? Guess what, I was guilty as charged. I look at it as my additional contribution for the gas thats burned in the name of safety.
Put yourself in their shoes, they spend 8 hours a day in the sun, in an enclosed cabin with only a fan. They wear life jackets (most of them), and hot shirts. Unless they live on the water they have to commute. They have mountains of paperwork to do after their shift is done. Their work gets belittled on boards like this and most of their work is in vain. AND, their pay doesn't come close to most of those on this board.
So, even though I do not agree with them having attitude, or being rude, I cannot blame them for not feeling sorry for impeding our enjoyment for 5 minutes... By doing their job. I don't think anywhere it states that persons of authority are supposed to project a happy attitude...?
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