The Power of a Badge

DEA officer stops at a ranch in
Texas , and talks with an

old rancher. He tells the rancher, "I need to inspect your

ranch for illegally grown drugs" The rancher says, "Okay,

but do not go in that field over there," as he points out

the location.

The DEA officer verbally explodes saying,

" Mister, I have the authority of the Federal Government

with me." Reaching into his rear pants pocket, he

removes his badge and proudly displays it to the rancher.

"See this badge? This badge means I am allowed to go

wherever I wish…. on any land! No questions asked or

answers given. Have I made myself clear? Do you

understand? "

The rancher nods politely, apologizes, and goes about

his chores.

A short time later, the old rancher hears loud screams

and sees the DEA officer running for his life chased

by the rancher's big Santa Gertrudis bull…

With every step the bull is gaining ground on the officer,

and it seems likely that he'll get gored before he reaches

safety. The officer is clearly terrified. The rancher

throws down his tools, runs to the fence and yells at

the top of his lungs…..

"Your badge!

Show him your BADGE ! "