tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post7955048009089625668..comments2023-09-06T05:48:05.398-06:00Comments on Terry's Place: Why Cops are Partial to "No Comment"Terry Odellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-41967314020931859262010-09-15T23:10:46.788-06:002010-09-15T23:10:46.788-06:00Hi Laverne!
I posted a comment this morning, but ...Hi Laverne!<br /><br />I posted a comment this morning, but it apparently didn't come through. <br /><br />I said becoming a media sensation (for a cop) is a cop's worst nightmare.<br /><br />But thanks for the early morning laugh!Kathy Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03224602522480613934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-76567281732245449892010-09-15T03:18:18.658-06:002010-09-15T03:18:18.658-06:00Nope - that's not all for the day Kathy. Hi Ka...Nope - that's not all for the day Kathy. Hi Kathy and Terry : ) <br /><br />We've had a funny instance in New Zealand recently where a policeman apprehended a young suspect in a car break-in. His shift was being filmed for a cop show on local TV. The policeman pulled up and questioned the young man about where he'd been and he answered he was hungry and went to buy a pie. The officer filled in space while something was being checked by his partner and came up with the classic line, "Did you blow on the pie? It's been sitting in the warmer for the last 12 hours. It'll be thermo-nuclear by now. Always blow on the pie. Safer communities together." That last bit is the slogan the police use on their cars and advertisements. Well - it got uploaded to Utube and went global. Someone printed tee-shirts with "always blow on the pie. Safer communities together" and the policeman has become a reluctant hero : ) Very funny! <br /><br />Thanks for the blog Terry. Always great content!LaVerne Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10418742073687153863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-90814896499724510402010-09-15T00:46:35.718-06:002010-09-15T00:46:35.718-06:00I'm guessing that's going to be it for tod...I'm guessing that's going to be it for today. I've really enjoyed exchanging ideas and meeting so many of you.<br /><br />I can't thank Terry Odell enough for letting me come to visit in Terry's Place.<br /><br />I hope you'll visit us both in the future! Thank you!Kathy Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03224602522480613934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-77998950575478857782010-09-15T00:44:23.380-06:002010-09-15T00:44:23.380-06:00Hi Kathy...is this Kathy #3?
Sure are a lot of Ka...Hi Kathy...is this Kathy #3?<br /><br />Sure are a lot of Kathys on this blog! <br /><br />So, how old is your sister? My granddaughter wants to get a FB account - but her Mom says no. I totally agree.<br /><br />I'm thinking she needs to be 18 or so. The problem is, that young people seem to think they know it all (I NEVER felt that way ) when in fact, they are ripe for the duping by those who are older and recognize how to manipulate a young mind. Watch carefully!<br /><br />Thank you for stopping by to chat.Kathy Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03224602522480613934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-80469836471194250032010-09-15T00:40:01.017-06:002010-09-15T00:40:01.017-06:00Hi Lilly!
Yes, a single word or action can be mis...Hi Lilly!<br /><br />Yes, a single word or action can be misconstrued. Now, imagine you drive a car that might as well have a target on it - you wear an outfit that is recognizable to almost everyone in America and many of those outside, and you say or do something that is totally innocent - but you wind up on the news or Youtube or some other media venue.<br /><br />No wonder we are wary.<br /><br />Thanks for your comment.Kathy Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03224602522480613934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-32004360346160688652010-09-15T00:36:29.875-06:002010-09-15T00:36:29.875-06:00Hi Annabelle!
I really hate that I can't '...Hi Annabelle!<br /><br />I really hate that I can't 'just speak my mind'. But I suppose sometimes it's for the best. <br /><br />Thank you for your recognition of how hard the life of a police officer is...or can be. While the outside stresses are certainly a factor, the internal issues also play a big part.<br /><br />Thank you for coming by and commenting.Kathy Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03224602522480613934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-31291347287805753402010-09-14T21:11:49.918-06:002010-09-14T21:11:49.918-06:00Hi Kathy I try to monitor what I post any more on ...Hi Kathy I try to monitor what I post any more on facebook. My sister wants me to show her how to get on it I decided uhm no lol. Living with her is bad enough.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05983209367295987926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-63906454152566477762010-09-14T19:16:30.651-06:002010-09-14T19:16:30.651-06:00Excellent post! But how very unfortunate that ever...Excellent post! But how very unfortunate that every word we utter can be misconstrued and taken out of content in order to further someone elses' cause or opinion.Lilly Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12085355337721818824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-43839864218612552052010-09-14T14:10:34.621-06:002010-09-14T14:10:34.621-06:00Interesting subject. It's a sad, but true stat...Interesting subject. It's a sad, but true statemet tha freedom of speech has its limits. The police have a difficult job and deserve lots of respect.<br />AnnAnnabelle Ambrosiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02239181090192561199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-31878533677376858362010-09-14T13:58:38.997-06:002010-09-14T13:58:38.997-06:00ATTENTION FOLKS LEAVING COMMENTS:
I will be off-l...ATTENTION FOLKS LEAVING COMMENTS:<br /><br />I will be off-line until later tonight, but I will reply to any comments or questions you have when I'm back online probably after 11:00 p.m. PST...Kathy Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03224602522480613934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-47947598452566635662010-09-14T13:55:31.901-06:002010-09-14T13:55:31.901-06:00Hi Old Silly!
You may not want to prowl around my...Hi Old Silly!<br /><br />You may not want to prowl around my mind too much right now. I think I 'killed' my cell phone earlier today. I'm not a happy camper!<br /><br />I'm glad you found it an interesting topic. I thought a long time about what would make a good guest blog.<br /><br />I do appreciate you coming by and commenting.Kathy Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03224602522480613934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-23420052325228213132010-09-14T13:53:11.900-06:002010-09-14T13:53:11.900-06:00Hi Allison!
Yes, I know the conflict of having so...Hi Allison!<br /><br />Yes, I know the conflict of having something important to add to a post or online conversation, but worrying about how it can affect you down the line. It's a fine line to walk - and I too will occasionally put myself out a little further than I'd like. Usually, it comes when someone attacks the law enforcement profession and, from they're post, it's obvious they have no clue what we do or why we do it.<br /><br />I appreciate your stopping by to comment.Kathy Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03224602522480613934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-53252986439060515152010-09-14T13:48:36.321-06:002010-09-14T13:48:36.321-06:00Hi Keena!
Yep, there could be legal ramifications...Hi Keena!<br /><br />Yep, there could be legal ramifications for folks other than cops. I just think we're pretty easy targets!<br /><br />Thanks for commenting.Kathy Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03224602522480613934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-51094455591765380092010-09-14T13:47:20.049-06:002010-09-14T13:47:20.049-06:00Hi GunDiva!
Ah, perhaps you're a teacher......Hi GunDiva! <br /><br />Ah, perhaps you're a teacher...that's the problem with being young - you think you're invincible. But still, if you talk about and get just one child to think before they post pictures of themselves half-naked, or saying something completely not good, it's time well spent.Kathy Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03224602522480613934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-55286878179990819152010-09-14T13:45:00.086-06:002010-09-14T13:45:00.086-06:00Hi Elizabeth!
Yes, watching what you post is good...Hi Elizabeth!<br /><br />Yes, watching what you post is good advice no matter what your position in life is...especially children! If you haven't talked to your kids about this - you should!<br /><br />Thanks for taking the time to comment.Kathy Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03224602522480613934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-88177755209436601872010-09-14T13:43:11.863-06:002010-09-14T13:43:11.863-06:00Hi Jacqueline!
You're welcome! I'm hear ...Hi Jacqueline!<br /><br />You're welcome! I'm hear to educate! Thanks for commenting.Kathy Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03224602522480613934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-25561675955845148472010-09-14T13:42:07.477-06:002010-09-14T13:42:07.477-06:00Hi Kathy O!
Well, when you say 'brotherhood&#...Hi Kathy O!<br /><br />Well, when you say 'brotherhood', I suspect it's kind of like soldiers who have been in life-threatening situations together. A bond is formed. Is that bond enough to compromise a person's integrity? I would say that depends upon each officer and they code they live by. Is there wide-spread corruption in my department...NO. Like any other occupation, there is the occasional 'bad apple'. We're pretty good at weeding those folks out. Lord knows we have enough people working in the units that handle such matters.<br /><br />I can't say it enough...do not believe what you see on TV when it comes to cop shows!Kathy Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03224602522480613934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-64435622359887272552010-09-14T13:27:36.802-06:002010-09-14T13:27:36.802-06:00Well that was interesting and fun ... getting some...Well that was interesting and fun ... getting some "inside scoop" from the mind of a cop. Pretty cool. Thanks, Kathy and Terri!The Old Sillyhttp://theoldsilly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-59991794518336047182010-09-14T13:26:18.566-06:002010-09-14T13:26:18.566-06:00Hi Kathy, always great to read your insights! Afte...Hi Kathy, always great to read your insights! After working in the legislature for 13 years, where one of the legislators I worked for said, "Don't say or do anything you don't want to see on the front page of the L.A. Times" (he was from LA County) I think twice before I post anything. There have been times I've stuck my neck out because I believed extra-strongly about something--but knew that I was also taking a risk by making my opinion public. And sometimes I've posted things too quickly and regretted it. I try not to get involved in anything controversial online, though if a friend is under attack I'll usually comment.Allison Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05598446973999304028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-24684701670730741952010-09-14T13:26:00.905-06:002010-09-14T13:26:00.905-06:00Great post, Kathy. I've very aware of how pers...Great post, Kathy. I've very aware of how personal comments could affect my public reputation, but to be honest I've never thought about the legal aspect of it.<br /><br />Thanks for making me think.Keena Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15985958126062809043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-12651247582094968702010-09-14T11:41:06.993-06:002010-09-14T11:41:06.993-06:00I agree with Elizabeth - this makes a lot of sense...I agree with Elizabeth - this makes a lot of sense for many professions. It's something that I try to impress upon my students too. The problem is that some of them just don't think it will happen to them (being caught by something said online).GunDivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02965363044411500380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-9769808533395829402010-09-14T11:24:37.307-06:002010-09-14T11:24:37.307-06:00Very interesting! I think this makes a lot of sens...Very interesting! I think this makes a lot of sense...and for many different professions. Thanks for the post.Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-36171053201092382822010-09-14T10:24:08.371-06:002010-09-14T10:24:08.371-06:00Very good advice! I think we all need a reminder t...Very good advice! I think we all need a reminder to be cautious in our posting. Thank you.Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-89395742616229330912010-09-14T10:23:43.170-06:002010-09-14T10:23:43.170-06:00Hi Tanya!
Thanks for coming!
Exactly...you just ...Hi Tanya!<br /><br />Thanks for coming!<br /><br />Exactly...you just never know when it's going to come back and bite you!Kathy Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03224602522480613934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-76087728077181076812010-09-14T10:23:28.207-06:002010-09-14T10:23:28.207-06:00Hi Kathy,
I used to want to be a cop for the LAPD...Hi Kathy,<br /><br />I used to want to be a cop for the LAPD when I was in 7th grade and fell in love with Kent McCord of Adam-12. <br />But I do have a question, how tight is the brotherhood of cops? You always see movies and TV shows about it, especially with regards to protecting dirty cops--Serprico or something. I'm assuming there aren't as many cops on the 'take' as Hollywood portrays.Kathy Ottenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996558118761118634noreply@blogger.com