airdvr 197 #1 February 7, 2012 A young Texan grew up wanting to be a lawman. He grew up big, 6' 2'', strong as a longhorn, and fast as a mustang. He could shoot a bottle cap tossed in the air at 40 paces. When he finally came of age, he applied to where he had only dreamed of working: the West Texas Sheriff’s Department. After a series of tests and interviews, the Chief Deputy finally called him into his office for the young man's last interview. The Chief Deputy said, "You're a big strong kid and you can really shoot. So far your qualifications all look good, but we have what you might call an 'attitude suitability test' that you must take before you can be accepted. We just don't let anyone carry our badge, son." Then, sliding a service pistol and a box of ammo across the desk, the Chief said, "Take this pistol and go out and shoot: six illegal aliens, six lawyers, six meth dealers, six Muslim extremists, six Democrats, and a rabbit." "Why the rabbit?" queried the applicant. "Great attitude. You pass." said the Chief Deputy. "When can you start?"Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #2 February 7, 2012 ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sacex250 0 #3 February 8, 2012 The Chief Deputy is normally called the Sheriff. All the others are called Deputy Sheriffs. Although the real irony here is calling a Texas deputy a "lawman"; most county Sheriff's Departments wouldn't know the law if it came up and bit them in the butt!It's all been said before, no sense repeating it here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #4 February 8, 2012 Quote The Chief Deputy is normally called the Sheriff. All the others are called Deputy Sheriffs. Wait, what? The Sheriff is the Sheriff. He's an elected official, but most hold a TCLEOSE certificate. The Chief Deputy isn't elected, but he is the most senior Deputy in the department. Think of him like an Assistant Chief or a Captain. All others are just Deputies. There is typically some sort of rank system within the deputy ranks. Law could bite most of them in the butt, then again, most of them weigh north of 3-bills!--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sacex250 0 #5 February 8, 2012 Quote Quote The Chief Deputy is normally called the Sheriff. All the others are called Deputy Sheriffs. Wait, what? The Sheriff is the Sheriff. He's an elected official, but most hold a TCLEOSE certificate. The Chief Deputy isn't elected, but he is the most senior Deputy in the department. Think of him like an Assistant Chief or a Captain. All others are just Deputies. There is typically some sort of rank system within the deputy ranks. Law could bite most of them in the butt, then again, most of them weigh north of 3-bills! Notice the change I made to the thread title. Anyway, it was just a wind-up for the punchline.It's all been said before, no sense repeating it here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
