To Be or Not To Be

Every dream begins within the minds eye. Through our experiences, our triumphs, our tragedy and our daily lives. All of these things together construct that incorporeal soup in our brains Then it forms our thoughts.

My dream is simple. I want to see less death and violence in our region, state, country and world.

Our country use to be the example and leader in the world. In many positive ways, we as a nation, are leaders of the world. But unfortunately we also lead many of the negative things and are examples of that.

I’m not going to tiptoe around anything on this subject. Intolerance and hate are fueling these negative examples and tragedies in our country. Hate for our fellow man is the root of the cause, period

Some would argue mental health, economic imbalances, ideology and other related factors. I don’t dismiss any of that. But it’s hate and intolerance that is the causation.

Many would argue it’s about our gun laws and availability of firearms. It is accurate that firearms are the instrument in many these attack’s. We have also seen with some frequency cars, trucks, plans, fertilizer, fire, knives and chemicals used as well. All of which are for the most part totally unregulated items that have been used to kill.

This is not a pro gun or anti gun discussion, because we’ve seen the evidence that it doesn’t matter -(But Chief if there weren’t guns some of these people would be alive - yes I agree that we need to make some prudent, meaningful and well thought fixes to our system). I would offer that hateful, intolerant people always find a way to perform their mission.

My theory - it all starts at home.

If we raise with love - respectful, caring and responsible children that example has exponential possibilities for a positive future generations.

If we raise criminals that prey on their contemporaries, feed off of our society and don’t contribute we will have exponentially negative experiences for our future generations. A dim and dire future indeed.

It is that simple in my opinion.

As mentioned, I am not discussing the social and mental health issues because frankly, while it’s a big part of the discussion. It’s too broad of scope for this writing. I’ll tackle that later. To be sure, we don’t do enough for these folks and we need solid action to tackle these issues.

I am scared for our future, but I will continue to hope, continue to care and continue to work to protect the people we serve. Hopefully by our (law Enforcement in this country) example of truly caring for and loving our fellowman we can see the dawn of a new and better world.


One that is safe for all.

One that is tolerant.

One that is caring and nurturing.

One that we can be proud of.

One that we can give to our children,
for a better tomorrow.

In closing I quote Klingon Chancellor Gorkon from Star Trek V
“. If there is to be a brave new world, our generation is going to have the hardest time living in it.”

Be kind to each other,

Chief