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Well it has been proven. CBS and MSNBC are lame assed cowards, who crumbled to the extortion placed on them by the alleged mr. perfects of the world. Shame on you CBS and MSNBC. I will no longer support the two media outlets.

Hurricane Rules

I found this and thought if would be interesting, since we are fast approaching hurricane season 2006

Been sitting here with my ass in a wad, wanting to speak out about the bullshit going on in New Orleans.

For the people of New Orleans... First we would like to say, Sorry for your loss.

With that said, Lets go through a few hurricane rules: (Unlike an earthquake, we know it's coming)

#1. A manditory evacuation means just that... Get the hell out. Don't blame the Government after they tell you to go. If they hadn't said anything, I can see the arguement. They said get out... if you didn't, it's your fault, not theirs. (We don't want to hear it, even if you don't have a car, you can get out.)

#2. If there is an emergency, stock up on water and non-perishables. If you didn't do this, it's not the governments fault you're starving.

#2a. If you run out of food and water, find a store that has some. (Remember, shoes, TV's, DVD's and CD's are not edible. Leave them alone.)

#2b. If the local store is too looted of food or water, leave your neighbor's tv and stereo alone. (See # 2a) They worked hard to get their stuff. Just because they were smart enough to leave during a manditory evacuation, doesn't give you the right to take their stuff... it's theirs, not yours.

#3. If someone comes in to help you, don't shoot at them and then complain no one is helping you. I'm not getting shot to help save some dumbass who didn't leave when told to do so.

#4. If you are in your house that is completely under water, your belongings are probably too far gone for anyone to want them. If someone does want them, Let them have them and hopefully they'll die in the filth. Just leave! (For Christ's sakes, it's New Orleans, find a voodoo warrior and put a curse on them)

#5. My tax money should not pay to rebuild a 2 million dollar house, a sports stadium or a floating casino. Also, my tax money shouldn't go to rebuild a city that is under sea level. You wouldn't build your house on quicksand would you? You want to live below sea-level, do your country some good and join the Navy.

#6. Regardless what the Poverty Pimps Jessie Jackson and Al Sharpton want you to believe, The US Government didn't create the Hurricane as a way to erradicate the black people of New Orleans; (Neither did Russia as a way to destroy America). The US Government didn't cause global warming that caused the hurricane (We've been coming out of an ice age for over a million years).

#7. The government isn't responsible for giving you anything. This is the land of the free and the home of the brave, but you gotta work for what you want. McDonalds and Walmart are always hiring, get a damn job and stop spooning off the people who are actually working for a living.

President Kennedy said it best... "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country."

Thank you for allowing me to rant.

DO YOU KNOW ALL THE DUTIES YOUR SHERIFF'S OFFICE IS REQUIRED TO PERFORM?

DO YOU KNOW ALL THE DUTIES YOUR SHERIFF'S OFFICE IS REQUIRED TO PERFORM?

When speaking with the public, I have learned that many people do not know all the services the Sheriff’s office is required to provide on a daily basis for Pemiscot County.

I am proud to serve as your Sheriff for the past 9 years. I began my law enforcement career with the Pemiscot County Sheriffs office at the age of 15 as a part time radio operator. When I think of those days, I think how the office of Sheriff has changed. Back then, there were no training requirements for any of the personnel. The Sheriff could hire whoever he wanted, which included deputies, dispatchers and jailers. The only training anyone received was on the job. Also, being a deputy sheriff back then was a part time job, with most of them being farmers, and they helped the sheriff on the side as much as they could.

Today, Missouri state statutes set the training guidelines and hiring standards for most positions in the Sheriff’s office. Deputies must have at least 480 hours of approved training, and they must be licensed by the State before they can be appointed as a deputy sheriff. They also must have 48 hours of continuing education every three years to keep their license valid. Dispatchers must be trained by the State and certified to access information from MULES and NCIC; they also are re-tested and re-certified on a regular basis. They must also be certified as 911 Emergency Dispatchers, as our 911 system is located at the Sheriffs office. In addition to these requirements, our jail staff must receive a minimum of 40 hours of detention officer's training.

The Sheriff and deputies are required to perform many jobs in the county. We must investigate crimes, serve civil process papers, transport prisoners to the Missouri Department of Corrections, transport persons for mental evaluations as ordered by the Court, provide security for our three courts (Division 1, 2 and 3). We also must register and track sex offenders and other felons residing in Pemiscot County, conduct investigations on applicants wanting to purchase handguns, and on persons applying for concealed weapons permits. Our job also consists of operating the 128-bed detention center, and providing transportation for both medical treatment and court appearances for inmates. In addition to these tasks, the Communications Division provides all dispatch operations for every law enforcement agency in the County and all 911 calls are answered at the Sheriffs Office, where we then dispatch fire departments and ambulance services.

Law Enforcement is a career; it doesn't matter what branch you choose. Each officer/deputy puts their life on the line everyday to keep the public safe and to protect your property. They are working day and night, including every holiday, every graduation, every birthday, and other special occasions. Someone is always on duty. I will provide statistics for the mentioned duties in a later article. I want the good citizens of our County to know that we had a massive employee lay off at the Sheriffs office in 2003. Our staff was reduced from 13 Deputies to 8, 20 Detention Officers to 12, 10 Radio/911 operators to 8, and 3 cooks to 2.

Sheriff’s office employees have had no pay raises in the last 3 years. Eventually, we will lose experienced, well-trained, dedicated employees if something is not done to provide these much-needed raises.

YOU THE VOTER CAN HELP THE PEOPLE THAT ARE THERE TO HELP YOU IN YOUR TIME OF NEED. PLEASE VOTE "YES" ON FEBRUARY 7TH ON PROPOSITION 1, THE 1/4 CENT SALES TAX ISSUE. THIS IS NOT A REAL ESTATE TAX, NOR A PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX. IT IS NOT ON YOUR ASESSMENT. IT IS A SALES TAX OF 25 CENTS ON $100.00 SPENT. THIS MONEY CAN ONLY BE USED FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT.

I know that increasing any tax is not popular. However, that is our way of funding law enforcement, and as sad as it is, now is not the time to be cutting law enforcement services. You already have a dedicated staff at the Sheriffs Office that is proud to serve you. Please help them continue in their chosen career.

Thanks for your time,

Tommy Greenwell

Sheriff

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