Again

CORRECT ME IF I’M WRONG!                                 June 19, 2015

By author Bryce A Baker

Again

  It isn't the gun laws in the States; IT IS THE CRAZIES THAT OBTAIN THEM. To commit a gun crime, one can easily purchase an illegal firearm without abiding by the law. It wasn't the gun that committed the crime; It isn't the car; it isn't the knife; it is the person.

  Law enforcement agencies actively pursue gun runners, but as a country, people are blind to the real cause of incidents. Guns are a substantial part of drug activity, prostitution and organized crime. Why doesn't the public hammer these animals rather than citizens who have proper sane use of firearms? 

  The President needs to adjust his understanding of what is going on. Other countries that have strict gun laws are overrun by organized crime. Cartels' in Mexico, Columbia, China, Russia, Africa… have a brutally substantial death rate because of legal restrictions for law abiding citizens. Organized crime murder hundreds every day, but who in the critic world is concerned about restricting their use of illegal weapons or abating their behavior.

  The murder of nine innocent people in the church had a number of contributing factors. He had drug influenced behavior, mental issues and extreme prejudice. Obtaining a weapon of choice for this creature had no legal restraint for him. Would the anti-gun crowd be throwing a tantrum if he had used dynamite to commit the crime? No, they wouldn't. They feed off of the wrong cause. Nine innocent people died needlessly because society, as a whole, are hiding in the shadows and expecting paper rules will protect them. We as a people need to fight against the rules that are not giving the population the responsibility to recognize murders like this one amongst us. The human rights people need to fight for you and I and not the criminal.

  I am not in defense of someone that uses a firearm in the commission of a murder or crime; I am sick that these crimes happen by violent, mentally ill individuals that are unrecognized for their volatile character. The focus is on a tool and not the user.

  Do I have an answer to stop this carnage? Yes, and no. We will never, or have ever, seen a world free from violent crime. Jack the Ripper used a scalpel to butcher innocent woman; was there groups trying to outlaw surgical tools? As a former bodyguard, I recognized threat before it escalated. We need to recognize people with indications of violent behavior and act on it.

  Any death by the hand of a killer is an atrocity to society as a whole no matter what weapon used.

  There are nine grieving families because we are chasing the wrong element.

Please... CORRECT ME IF I’M WRONG!

Bryce A Baker

www.bryceabaker.com

Guest Columnist 'Longhorn'

CORRECT ME IF I’M WRONG!                                June 5, 2015

Guest Columnist 'Longhorn'                                        

Longhorn is a US Marshal posted in Houston, Texas. Born 1835 and shot in the back in 1882 by a coward. Longhorn is a character in my book 'Knight Horse'. Longhorn volunteered to comment on modern day law enforcement after reading my 'Correct Me If I'm Wrong!'…

"Had a big city journalist corral my partner and I, hundred thirty or so years ago, and crossed my mind that he danced around us like a coyute with cactus stuck in his butt. Never thought one day my words would be put in this new fangled writin' machine. After readin' some of the stories Mr. Baker fetched to share, I suggested to give him… that feedback thing. Fortunately, there isn't a cactus bush for miles.

As you can imagine, when we hunted the bad guys back then, we didn't worry much 'bout movin' pictures or 'excessive force'. If a cowboy needed apprehension for detention, attitude was adjusted accordingly. If his dead iron was drawn on me, my shot grouping mid mass was a matter of survival and not a matter of liability. It is shabby justice when the bad guy sues for rights when their victims get life terms or the death sentence.

The fastest pursuit I ever had almost blew my hat off. Mr. Baker said that a radio signal travels faster than the pursued. To me a 45 bullet may not be like lightning but shortens the ride. Besides, I couldn't carry a telegraph wire with me everywhere.  

There is a speech they have to give now called the ‘Miranda Rights’. Never met Miranda, but she sure slows the process.

I spent a lot of time on the dusty trail, so a passel of paperwork would interrupt my saloon time, and doesn't do much for lassoing the criminals. If they rustled a horse, then how does writin’ a story about it make it justice?

In my time, horse theft met with the hangman, not a spot on some television show. Never met a rustler smiling as he was headin' for the noose.

There is one thing that hasn't changed over the century. I had a partner by the name of the 'Widow Maker'. He took a bullet to save my life.

I do like these bulletproof vests. Would have saved a lot of 'Badges' in my day.

If any low down scoundrel laid a hand on a lady, we took him behind the barn and gave him lesson. Can't even breathe on any sidewinder like that now without makin' sure all the spellin's right.

There is a group of people that don't cotton to the death sentence for severe crimes against society. Well… guess they never have seen what these vermin have done and will continue unless they are stopped. Take some trail dirt in the face and don't wash it out from your eyes… maybe being really blind will open your eyes.

Just glad I tracked when we had the right to protect ourselves; wouldn't want to fight the 'Animal Rights' groups today. Yes, I'm referring to the criminal sympathizers.

Now I shall return to a time when men were men and bullets were cheaper.

Our methods may have been crude back in the day, but one thing is always the same; violent crime has no conscience or rules to abide by. I was shot dead by a varmit that wouldn't care about rights or being pampered in court.

I may not be perfect, but I am a lawman, and my job is to keep people from harm. So if you reckon my justice is too harsh… you had better hide." 

                                                                        Longhorn

Please… CORRECT ME IF I’M WRONG!

Bryce A baker

www.bryceabaker.com

The World is Missing the Point

CORRECT ME IF I’M WRONG!               May 22, 2015

By author                                                     Bryce A Baker 

The World is Missing the Point 

Each day we experience a multitude of wildlife out back of our place; geese and their goslings, otters, pheasants, eagles, and on... it never gets uninspiring. No matter how bad a day, nature has a way of balancing one's mind back to the way all should be.

Sitting having my morning coffee and being given the privilege of watching these spectacles, brings back a quote from my childhood. A Native Elder told me to “watch the animals and learn.”

Four weeks ago, two Canada geese had five baby chicks emerge to this new world. Each day since, Rena and I have been watching these babies grow. The parents keep their young close for protection, providing a formidable wall for them against any threat that may come close.

Witnessing wildlife so often, has never lost my sense of awe. Each visual experience encapsulates a full understanding of what the Elder was trying to make me understand.

When I look at nature I see a weather channel, for they know what is coming. I see if there is threat, for they are wary. I know where there is water, for they lead me to it. They give me peace, for they are my prescription.   

Please... CORRECT ME IF I’M WRONG!

Bryce A Baker                                                    www.bryceabaker.com

Tampon or to Not Tampon

CORRECT ME IF I'M WRONG!                                     May 8, 2015

By author Bryce A Baker 

Tampon or to Not Tampon

 

Tampon or to not tampon, that is the question.

Now, don't get me wrong, I am all for women's rights, but in the Canadian news today is a target for my criticism.

The NDP leader has a push to have the GST tax removed from female hygiene products, like tampons…

Let me get myself together for a minute…

She feels it is unfair to women to be taxed for such.

Instead of targeting taxes that keep food out of the mouths of children or taxes that cripple seniors, or seriously hurt families that are struggling, she is fighting a segregated cause for women.

If this is any sample of her political agenda, then we seriously need a wake-up call for political malpractice.

It is understood that there will be other subjects for her to pursue to gather votes, but COME ON.

Since we are on the subject of government stupidity, there is another serious concern I have.

Tampon tax is a brutal attack on us, but…

As usual, a topic of concern blasted me in the eyes from a newspaper article. Our illustrious government is cutting resources and staff with the Conservation Officers in our province. Like all other essential services, they are taking a beating.

If the Conservation Services continue in its bureaucratic demise, there will be open season on every wild animal in our province, with no consequence. 

Now, considering the brutal abuse of government spending for political wealth and mishandling, we are faced with irreparable damage. What is more important; million dollar severance packages or our wild animals and environment?

Coming from a law enforcement background, I compare it to public safety. If there were no police to protect, our lives would be destroyed from the criminal element. If there is no conservation, there is no environment, and our wildlife is unfair game for poachers.

In conclusion; A Politician is fighting against a tax of minor consequence compared to the REAL concerns that should be in the forefront. The other item is that she is igniting a political platform based on gender. There are a lot of women that have struggled against this prejudice to gain ground for equality.

I do understand that these items of female necessity are expensive, but we have to realize more critical taxes that need rethinking first.

Open now, is the expensive taxed necessities for senior's hygiene products, kid's diapers, and so on.

I guess it now 'depends' on if she gets elected.    
Please... CORRECT ME IF I'M WRONG!
Bryce A Baker
www.bryceabaker.com

 

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Politically Incorrect

CORRECT ME IF I’M WRONG!                                 April 24, 2015

Politically Incorrect

By author Bryce A Baker 

This last week I happened across an article on the web about a grade eight girl that raised a controversy with her class group photo. On her black T-shirt boldly expressed 'Feminist' in bright paint.

In law enforcement there is a classification called 'Appropriate Use'. Self explanatory; One does not carry a hunting knife into a Walmart, or wear a bikini to the mall… okay, maybe I could cut slack on the bikini....

In our democratic society, citizens have the right to express themselves in whatever way appropriate to the situation or locale. They have the right to verbally speak or write their views on their beliefs. Or so I'm told. BUT in comes a rule that I personally feel is APPROPRIATE.

Understandably, some misguided souls feel their expression of opinion is their God given right, no matter when or where or how.

For me to run naked through downtown scaring the locals, just because 'I' have the right, just isn't appropriate. It would give me my fifteen minutes of fame and a room for the night, but common sense says no, and so does my wife.  

Personally, woman's rights have a definite place, as long as it follows the guidelines of our 'Man's' domain… just kidding. That isn't appropriate.

Setting aside what personal message this young girl felt necessary to have posted into posterity with the class photo, she was stepping out of consideration for others. Her expression was inappropriate at that time.

Where is the line drawn? Shall class photos be a medium for political or moral rights? Shall students have profanity, or political statement shadowing what is simply a photo for students to reflect back on in the future?

Off subject slightly, but pertinent: There is an 18 year old of middle eastern decent in Washington state that strapped a fake suicide bomber belt of explosives around his waist to ask a girl to the prom. He thought it would be funny. Considering the thousands that have died from real suicide bombers and school shootings, this idiot should be given a tour of a war zone to see how funny it is.

Reading the feedback to these stories, mostly showed a common sense understanding of these actions, but then there are the people that feel these individuals had the RIGHT to say whatever at any cost. Let someone do something inappropriate to them, and see how loud they scream "INAPPROPRIATE!"

There is a garment out for men called a 'Mankini'. The pictures of said garment show that it is not appropriate for any sane man to wear in private let alone on a beach. Pert near upchucked my cookies.

Now, I am aware that what I have said is politically incorrect, but it IS appropriate.

Please... CORRECT ME IF I’M WRONG!

Bryce A Baker

www.bryceabaker.com