If they were "out to get you" they would have found something.
Does that mean they would plant something?
Just like everything else in life. There are some bad apples in the barrel, but mostly good ones. As I stated when the Coasties boarded me they chose to be the bad apples. When I talked with the commander of the base the following day. He apologized, and very well knew exactly who I was talking about.
Slamming my boat in calm seas is uncalled for
. Stealing cash out of my navigation station is uncalled for
. While stopping me they are bragging out loud how they catch, and treat boaters. This team was highly unprofessional
. I have been boarded several times before, and the Coasties were extremely professional, and polite. They are doing their job, and I want them to do it well. If they need to drill holes into my collision compartment. Then drill them, but don't play a game with me. Trying to make me confess to a crime. JUST DO YOUR JOB, and get on with it!
As far as a cop saving my life. I think not! Those decisions are made in split seconds, and no time for a 911 call. Owning a home in East St. Louis in the mid 70's, and owning a cash business in Oakland at the turn of the century has taught me to be self suffecient on land as well as at sea. I am better prepared to take care of me, and mine than the police are.
Not all cops are good cops. Just like not all teachers are good teachers. That is just a reality in life
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