Tears For Our Blue

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Over the past few years especially, generalized statements have been made by many people, blaming ALL U.S. police for acts of brutality. Many people called for police departments to be defunded. This defies logic and reasoning. The unjustified war on our police needs to stop.

Ambushed U.S. police struck by gunfire Brothers, sisters of the badge bloodied Chicago lost by suicide souls of blue Don't defund the good fighting the wars Entered homes, alleys, bullets blazed, eternity Families faithfully keep remembrance flames lit

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Bill Baker

Date: 11/3/2023 3:50:00 PM

Thanks for your heartfelt words for those in blue the serve our country, our cities, and our neighborhoods, Regina. The police are no different from corporation, businesses, and organizations. They all have bad apples, so to speak. The mass majority of people care about those they love and respect others that care about them their loved ones. The few that choose crime as their way of life, care only about themselves. BACK THE BLUE! I do! Bill

Regina Elliott
Date: 11/3/2023 5:13:00 PM

Hi Bill, our nationwide police need and deserve all the support they can get. I played softball for the Police Athletic League as a child back in the 1960's on Long Island, N.Y. BACK THE BLUE! Have a restful evening. ~