> A DEA agent, together with an ATF and an FBI agent, as part of a task> force, arrive at a ranch in western Nebraska. The agents tell the> rancher, "We need to inspect your ranch for illegally grown drugs." The> old rancher says, "Okay, but don't go in that field over there." The DEA> agent verbally explodes saying, "Mister, we have the authority of the> Federal Government with us." Reaching into his rear pocket and removing> his badge, the agent proudly displays it to the farmer. "See this badge?> This badge means we are allowed to go wherever we wish on any land. No> questions asked nor answers given. Have I made myself clear? Do you> understand?" The old rancher nods politely and goes about his chores.> Later, the old rancher hears loud screams and spies the three agents> running for their lives and close behind is the rancher's bull. With> every step the bull is gaining ground on the agents. They are clearly> terrified.The old rancher immediately throws down his tools, runs to the> fence and yells at the top of his lungs..... "Your badges! Show him your> badges!"
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This is a good representation of how government operates. One of the common responses to probing questions on any program or project is "Don;t worry about that, we will take care of it." Citizens input and curiosity is given word of mouth but most of it is evasive and /or double talk.

We are supposed to trust them implicitly but how many large and small scandals or corruptions happen each year.

I don't do enough of it but it is fun and important that we attend and take interest in all the meetings that are offered in the local political arena. I could tell you some stories but I would be typing all night.Silent majority and Middle Americans have to speak up and be involved. That is the only way the politicos can know that they are representing us and our views.