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This blog is an evolution. I will tell you now that you if you are not interested in hearing my version of politics, religion, humor or whatever subject I decide to drone on about: all laced with a disproportionate amount of profanity, then keep right on passing by because honesty is what’s on the plate here.

Deception In Investigation (1)

Deception ~ 1. practice of misleading somebody: the practice of deliberately making somebody believe things that are not true 2. something intended to mislead somebody: an act, trick, or device intended to deceive or mislead somebody

Seduction ~ 1. luring of somebody into sex: the act of persuading somebody to have sex, especially by using a romantic or deceptive approach 2. leading astray of somebody: the act of persuading somebody to do something wrong their easy seduction into a life of crime 3. tempting thing: something that tempts, persuades, or attracts

Entrap ~ entrapment (noun) ~ 1. oppress somebody: to be restrained or restricted by circumstances; entrapped by poverty 2. trick into doing something bad: to deceive somebody, especially to trick somebody into committing or admitting to a crime

The common denominator in the above definitions is the use of some type of trickery.

Anyone who has ever selected a career path has likely done so as part of a larger thought process and in the end, the reasons they choose to select a career path can be many as well as varied. I can only speak from personal experience but I believe one of those thought processes leans heavily on leaving a legacy. More specifically, “how can I make a difference”?

Police officers are no different. This career is entered with high ideals coupled with lofty goals and dreams of a secure future, one that we help construct. Officers hope for an opportunity to make a difference or perhaps more simply to just be of help to the community. They spend countless hours in various aspects of training and are taught that one of the most important aspects of the job is to be honest. Yet, when they get out into the real world, that line is as clear as mud.

The following is Section 1 of the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution

Section 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. (Emphasis Mine)

This begs the question that if ethics and honesty were applied to the 14th Amendment, shouldn’t it go hand in hand that ethical and honest conduct be extended to that part of society that are the prosecutorial recipients.

Deception is frequently used in the investigation of crime; particularly during the interview and/or interrogation of a criminal suspect.

Here are a few questions for you, the reader.

Is this ethical conduct?

Does the end justify the means?

Is it legal?

Is it moral?

The New Matthew 5

Today’s little rant is courtesy of the Thursday, April 19, 2012 printing of the Dear Abby Column in which SILENCE, PLEASE writes:

I attend a church with about 350 worshipers. The church provides a supervised nursery for infants to 2 years of age. Most parents with babies use it. However, one couple has a 2-year-old child and a 2-month-old baby. These parents do not take advantage of the nursery, but keep the kids in the sanctuary. Last Sunday the baby, who was in the father’s arms, cried during most of the service. The parents may be able to turn it out, but many of us were very distracted by the wailing. The father is a school teacher. I couldn’t help but wonder how this teacher would handle a student who caused such a disruption in his classroom. I don’t think he would tolerate an hour of loud crying from anyone. Why don’t these people understand their behavior prevents others from worshiping as they would like?

Jesus is considered by scholars such as Weber to be an example of a charismatic religious leader. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

You’re fucking kidding; right?

Not all is as terrible as it seems though. At least after reading this mouth firmly on the tit discourse, I have been able to come up with yet another addition to the Book of Mike. The new addition is a rewrite of the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount found in Matthew Chapter 5.

1. Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him
2. and he began to teach them. He said:
3. “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
5. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
6. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
7. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
8. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
9. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
10. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11. HEY! Can somebody shut that god damn kid up!! Thanks!
12. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.
13. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”

So let me tear apart the letter to make a few points.

A toddler girl crying (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

I attend a church with 350 worshipers. Translation: Look how important I am. Reality: It’s probably already pretty fucking noisy to begin with. I mean after all, who wants to hear a baby crying while the house rock band plays their rendition of MercyMe.

Most parents with babies use it. Translation: There is no translation. Reality: This is simply an embellishment without substance that supports the whining. This person is probably a very well-practiced proof texter.

These parents don’t take advantage of the nursery. Translation: These parents are not following the rules. Reality: They don’t have to.

Many of us are distracted by the wailing. Translation: (1) This person is really the only one bothered and this is an embellishment or (2), they probably have a small group that gets together in the middle of the week and prays about everything that is wrong. Reality: Most of the congregation probably doesn’t really care. At least we know she’s not Pentecostal where of course, wailing is an acceptable practice and the baby would be glorified for the presence of the Holy Spirit.

I would just like to remind SILENCE, PLEASE what Jesus had to say about children even after having been rebuked by his disciples (you know, kind of like what you’re doing right now)

“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”

With an attitude like yours, it clearly doesn’t belong to you nor have you figured any of this shit out yet!

This was Abby’s answer:

“That’s a good question, and one I recommend you pose to the person who was conducting he service. Out of consideration for the congregation, he or she should “remind” the parents that the nursery is available, and stress that in the future it be used to prevent the problem from recurring because the disruption cause “so many complaints”.

Very well done Abby. I especially like your placement of the quotation marks. You were clearly telling SILENCE PLEASE what a fucking whiner she was and I applaud you for your discreet chastisement. It’s probably a good thing that I don’t write an advice column. My answer would have gone something like this:

DEAR SILENCE PLEASE: The only reason that I have printed your letter today was to help bolster my philosophy that the largest problem with Christianity is that it is full of Christians. Fucking get over yourself. I am absolutely positive that there is someone within two rows of you who can’t stand your attitude, your perfume and even the fact that they have to reposition themselves to see around your fucking hair bun. One more thing, that old-person snoring sound you make when you take a breath while singing a hymn has made the little 9-year-old girl in front of you throw up on several occasions. The only reason you don’t know about it is because her parents aren’t self-righteous whiny assholes like you. Here’s a very simple solution for you;

SIT SOMEWHERE ELSE