THANKS FOR NOTHING [R, 9-22-22]

I’m always surprised when people heap praise on those who do something they are supposed to do anyway.

A police spokesperson commented recently on identifying the I-65 killer, who did his deeds 40 years ago. He can’t be punished now, because he died of cancer when he was 68, but the families of his victims can get some satisfaction in knowing he was identified…

…through advances in technology, and genealogy DNA, “but especially,” the spokesman said, “because of cooperation between police forces.”

Is that a surprise? Are cops not supposed to cooperate? Is protecting their own turf and getting personal credit for solving crimes more important than catching criminals? Apparently so, except in cases where the perp is already dead.

It’s like saying “We’re giving the preacher an award because he taught us about Jesus.” You’re supposed to do that! [1]

Be a decent human being. That’s not praiseworthy. You’re supposed to do that. However, given the present climate, I’ll just go ahead and praise you for being a good person, anyway.

John Robert McFarland

1] I’ll remind you once again of the children’s’ time at church when the preacher asked them, “What has a big bushy tail?” One kid said, “Jesus!” She tried again, “What lives in a tree?” “Jesus!” “What stores up nuts for the winter?” “Jesus!” His parents on the way home said, “Why did you do that? You know she was talking about a squirrel.” He replied, “Well, she should have been talking about Jesus.”