Re: Arrests made in the attack on Sgt. Aparicoio,
Well Graham, if I am really really off base and you weren't in fact insinuating that I know little about people, horses and dogs than I sincerely apologize.
Just seems you are generally making somewhat snyde and condescending remarks contrary to your beliefs, values, education etc in many posts to almost everyone. Again, I apologize if I am wayyyy off base, just get that impression of you but then again typing on the net the way most do leaves alot sometimes to comprehend true intent between the lines!!! I don't as a rule carry on conversations with people who I feel are talking down to me or insinuating I am of lesser knowledge, skills, education etc. I don't do internet argueing and rarely do so in person for several reasons. I try my damndest to treat a stranger as a friend, equal and so forth, was raised that way and damn sure have no reason to think I am any better than anyone else, especially someone I don't know.
I been around awhile and met quite a number of people. Most good but I didn't fall off no turnip truck yesterday, some people only 'get it' with a real ass kicking. Also as stated I grew up on a farm ranch, rode and broke my share of great horses and some real shit in my younger years. Some of my health issues and arthritis are associated with Horse 1, me 0!!!! Never claimed to be a 'true' cowboy! A couple of great ones, most good ones and a couple POS that weren't fit for the glue bottle. Been around herds of 500-800+ numerous times sorting, moving, doctoring etc so I honestly admit I am by no means a professional but also not a dude! My experiences prove that there are some horses, some dogs and some people that are of little to no value to themselves or society. Nobody going to change my mind on that and that being the reason I compared some people to some aforementioned equine and cannine.
Also unless I misinterpret your first paragraph I never said "farmers are any better than lawyers". Usually quite the opposite education wise but that doesn't mean in any way that they are inferior to any other profession. My own father who will be 89 next month never passed his 8th grade test but there never was a more professional, more honest, more hard working farmer/rancher in SD who accomplished alot considering losing his father @ 13 and being debt free by the mid 80's.
Sorry for the long ramble, I tend to do that to make things clear on my end if need be. Again Graham I sincerely apologize if I misread/misinterpeted your original remarks!
Oh, and yes, I am having a shitty day but not because of your posts!
Just got back from Doc and need to do a sleep apnea study, maybe that will help my daily moods, comprehension skills etc?
Also found out late yesterday that a nice gent and Vietnam Vet I knew for 35+ yrs couldn't deal with his lifelong demons any longer made a lasting impression on his sweet wife by scattering his brains around the house.They live just out of town. Hitting pretty close to home somedays!!! I, exwife and mother made such a memorable discovery of my aunt a few yrs back so my heart just aches for her. No excuse for being a dick though on my part!
Respectfully,
Dennis