Era of the "Blue Flu"?

"Where does the fault really lie with this war on cops? Look in the mirror folks. WE elect morons to be the mayors and city councils, who in turn, appoint neutered police chiefs and commissioners."

Headlines in this mornings Strib: "Nine people shot in separate shootings, continuing the violence streak." I bet nobody could see that one coming. Many are starting to think that Minneapolis, just like many other big blue cities who are run by idiots and socialists, are showing signs of the "Blue Flu". Actually, instead of an isolated case due to isolated incidents, this could end up being a nation wide epidemic of "Blue Flu".

In certain cities, cops are turning in their badges. Quitting, to look for either another profession, or another law enforcement opportunity away from the metropolitan socialist regimes. Or, some are retiring earlier than previously planned. But then there is something else. The ones who are staying, might be calling in sick with the "Blue Flu". Or, they might be on duty, and practice the opposite of "broken window" policing. In other words, just turn away from minor crimes and be on their way. 

If our cops take a back seat to crime in our larger blue cities, it will not go well for the few law abiding citizens who still live there. The hoodlums, the thugs, the punks however - will love it. It will be a free for all. Now I must first say this about most law enforcement folks I have run across. Turning a blind eye, calling in sick when they are not, or just plain quitting - goes against every grain in their being. This is NOT why they wanted to become cops in the first place. They truly wanted to protect and serve. But enough is enough!

What is a leading cause of the "Blue Flu"? How about this war on cops which is getting worse every year. In Atlanta, we are seeing one of the most egregious acts of bull crap ever perpetrated against a police officer. The cop who had to take down the bad guy, after the bad guy stole his taser and fired at him, is being charged with murder. In fact, this officer could face the death penalty. No. Wait. What? Wasn't this cop just doing his job? Acting within the lines? Many of us think so. If I punched a cop, and then stole one of his weapons, I would expect the same outcome for me. Race had NOTHING to do with this.

This sickens me that each day, every day, our law enforcement leave home to protect the innocent by enforcing the law. All our cops want to do is a good job, help their community, and at the end of the day - go home. But last year nationwide, almost 100 cops did not get the chance to come home at the end of the day. This year the pace is even faster. In some states, cops have become no more than targets for the evil doers.

Where does the fault really lie with this war on cops? Look in the mirror folks. WE elect morons to be the mayors and city councils, who in turn, appoint neutered police chiefs and commissioners. Minneapolis for example, has more nut balls running it, than you could shake a stick at. How are the cops revered in Minneapolis? The council just voted to disband the police department, and replace them with community organizers. No folks - I am not making that one up.

As for my house, we love our Sheriff and his Deputies. They are good and loyal servants to the community and upholders of our law. Minneapolis has a mess on their hands right now, and I don't see any way out, short of a total house cleaning in city government. There is nothing wrong with the cops in Minneapolis - so long as they can be allowed to be cops. But when the city wants them to be spectators instead of cops, that is when the thugs and punks rule the day.