Wow just wow! I'm beginning to wonder why I do it!

[blntrey3]

Keep on keeping on and to hell with that dude

[2050z]

God bless and thanks for the job you are doing. Deer season is fast approaching.

[Texas Tracker]

Hay brother I just saw this I hope it helps others understand what a thankless job you do.

Today, I stopped caring about my fellow man. I stopped caring about my community, my neighbors, and those I serve.

I stopped caring today because a once noble profession has become despised, hated, distrusted, and mostly unwanted.

I stopped caring today because parents refuse to teach their kids right from wrong and blame us when they are caught breaking the law. I stopped caring today because parents tell their little kids to be good or “the police will take you away” embedding a fear from year-one. Moms hate us in their schools because we frighten them and remind them of the evil that lurks in the world. They would rather we stay unseen, but close by if needed, but readily available to “fix their kid”.

I stopped caring today because we work to keep our streets safe from mayhem in the form of reckless, drunk, high, or speeding drivers, only to be hated for it, yet hated even more because we didn't catch the drunk before he killed someone they may know. Never less, we are just another tool used by government to generate "revenue".

I stopped caring today because Liberals hate the police as we carry guns, scare kids, and take away their drugs. We always kill innocent people with unjust violence. We are called bullies for using a taser during a fight, but are condemned further for not first tasing the guy who pulls a gun on us. And if we do have to shoot, we are asked “why didn’t you just shoot the gun out of their hand?” And when one of us is killed by the countless attacks that do happen (but are rarely reported in the mainstream media) the haters say, "Its just part of the job".

I stopped caring today because Conservatives hate us as we are “the Government”. We try to take away their guns, freedoms, and liberty at every turn. We represent a “Police State” where “jackbooted-badge wearing thugs” randomly attack innocent people without cause or concern for constitutional rights. We are Waco, Ruby Ridge, and Rodney King all rolled into one lone police officer stopping to help change an old lady's tire.

I stopped caring today as no one wants us around, but instantly demands answers, results, arrests, when a crime takes place. If a crime isn't solved within the allocated 60 minutes it takes CSI on television, we are inept, incompetent, or covering something up. If we do get “lucky” it was just that and everyone with a Facebook account can post wonderful comments of how “they” would solve the case and how “we” and not nearly as clever.

I stopped caring today because a video of a cop six states away, from a department that you never heard of, screws up and forgets his oath of honor, thus firing up an internet lynch-mob of cop haters because “we all do the same things” even though 99% of us work twice as hard not to end up in the news and to still be “the good guys”. We are "militarized" because we wear body armor and kevlar helmets when shots are fired or rocks thrown at us and carry scary looking rifles even though everyone knows that they are easier to shoot and are more accurate than a handgun or a shotgun.

I stopped caring today because the culture of today’s instantly connected youth is only there to take and never give back. To never accept responsibility for ones actions, but to blame everyone else instead of themselves. To ask “what is in it for me?” versus “what can I do for you?” To idolize gangsters, thugs, sexual promiscuous behavoir, and criminals over hard work, dedication, and achievement. To argue that getting stoned should be a right, yet getting a job or an education is a hassle. To steal verus earn. To hate versus help.

Yes, I stopped caring today.

But tomorrow, I will put my uniform back on,.................... and I will care again.

Lt. Daniel Furseth
DeForest Police (WI)
February 7, 2014

[Chew]

It's sad seeing an intelligent, caring man turn into a bitter, resentful, angry man right before your eyes. Heartbreaking actually.

[perfectstorm]

What a jack***. Thank you for your service LU and don't let dumbnuts like that guy get to you. Not only do you have a tough job but now everyone thinks they can tell police how to do their jobs more correctly. I can't even imagine. Sucks big time. Some people really need to be slapped.

[elkbowhunter]

Hay brother I just saw this I hope it helps others understand what a thankless job you do.

Today, I stopped caring about my fellow man. I stopped caring about my community, my neighbors, and those I serve.

I stopped caring today because a once noble profession has become despised, hated, distrusted, and mostly unwanted.

I stopped caring today because parents refuse to teach their kids right from wrong and blame us when they are caught breaking the law. I stopped caring today because parents tell their little kids to be good or “the police will take you away” embedding a fear from year-one. Moms hate us in their schools because we frighten them and remind them of the evil that lurks in the world. They would rather we stay unseen, but close by if needed, but readily available to “fix their kid”.

I stopped caring today because we work to keep our streets safe from mayhem in the form of reckless, drunk, high, or speeding drivers, only to be hated for it, yet hated even more because we didn't catch the drunk before he killed someone they may know. Never less, we are just another tool used by government to generate "revenue".

I stopped caring today because Liberals hate the police as we carry guns, scare kids, and take away their drugs. We always kill innocent people with unjust violence. We are called bullies for using a taser during a fight, but are condemned further for not first tasing the guy who pulls a gun on us. And if we do have to shoot, we are asked “why didn’t you just shoot the gun out of their hand?” And when one of us is killed by the countless attacks that do happen (but are rarely reported in the mainstream media) the haters say, "Its just part of the job".

I stopped caring today because Conservatives hate us as we are “the Government”. We try to take away their guns, freedoms, and liberty at every turn. We represent a “Police State” where “jackbooted-badge wearing thugs” randomly attack innocent people without cause or concern for constitutional rights. We are Waco, Ruby Ridge, and Rodney King all rolled into one lone police officer stopping to help change an old lady's tire.

I stopped caring today as no one wants us around, but instantly demands answers, results, arrests, when a crime takes place. If a crime isn't solved within the allocated 60 minutes it takes CSI on television, we are inept, incompetent, or covering something up. If we do get “lucky” it was just that and everyone with a Facebook account can post wonderful comments of how “they” would solve the case and how “we” and not nearly as clever.

I stopped caring today because a video of a cop six states away, from a department that you never heard of, screws up and forgets his oath of honor, thus firing up an internet lynch-mob of cop haters because “we all do the same things” even though 99% of us work twice as hard not to end up in the news and to still be “the good guys”. We are "militarized" because we wear body armor and kevlar helmets when shots are fired or rocks thrown at us and carry scary looking rifles even though everyone knows that they are easier to shoot and are more accurate than a handgun or a shotgun.

I stopped caring today because the culture of today’s instantly connected youth is only there to take and never give back. To never accept responsibility for ones actions, but to blame everyone else instead of themselves. To ask “what is in it for me?” versus “what can I do for you?” To idolize gangsters, thugs, sexual promiscuous behavoir, and criminals over hard work, dedication, and achievement. To argue that getting stoned should be a right, yet getting a job or an education is a hassle. To steal verus earn. To hate versus help.

Yes, I stopped caring today.

But tomorrow, I will put my uniform back on,.................... and I will care again.

Lt. Daniel Furseth
DeForest Police (WI)
February 7, 2014

Daniel needs find a new career. You don't become a cop for warm fuzzies, you choose that profession cause its what you were made to do and were called to do. There are tons of folks who appreciate LEOs. Ya can't let the media or any bitter hateful ignorant folks mess with ya. You can't stop caring. If you ever do, you might want to get a job selling insurance or shoes.

[Stoof]

Idjits are everywhere. But I think the good people still outnumber the bad. Water under the bridge and stay safe out there.

[BSOB]

needs his arse kicked!

[UltraMax]

Daniel needs find a new career. You don't become a cop for warm fuzzies, you choose that profession cause its what you were made to do and were called to do. There are tons of folks who appreciate LEOs. Ya can't let the media or any bitter hateful ignorant folks mess with ya. You can't stop caring. If you ever do, you might want to get a job selling insurance or shoes.

I think the point of the text was to show that just as he stopped caring, he realizes that to stop caring would be detrimental to society, which is why he says he'll put that uniform back on..... Because he does care.

Every one of us LEOs have felt this way at one time or another. Just like everyone has wanted to tell their boss to "take this job and shove it."

[Thumper]

I would have said that I was actually on my lunch break. Started serving warants and arresting people at 0300hrs this morning. By the way, do you have any outstanding warrants?.....

[lglidewell]

Should have Tazed him.

in the nads.

[Bily Lovec]

I wouldnt worry too much, he's prolly lost 2-3 ex-wives to cops

[elkbowhunter]

I think the point of the text was to show that just as he stopped caring, he realizes that to stop caring would be detrimental to society, which is why he says he'll put that uniform back on..... Because he does care.

Every one of us LEOs have felt this way at one time or another. Just like everyone has wanted to tell their boss to "take this job and shove it."

Your probably right...just a weird way to put it. I STOPPED CARING? I sure don't want an LEO on the street that stopped caring. Words mean things. So what you say he is saying even though he says he stopped caring , he really does care. anyway.... LEOs ROCK!

[Colton]

Should've tazed his azz bro!

Seriously though, thank you for your service

[Dugie]

I truly think we are getting dumber everyday as a society. More influenced by the media, more dependent on the government. Someone please slap me if I don't teach my boys better. I pray for our country and our culture collectively.

Thanks for getting up everyday and doing a job I don't know if I could do, we all are better for having you and all LEO out there.