PAX Centurion - September / October 2015

www.bppa.org PAX CENTURION • September/October 2015 • Page 29 S eems that Dunkin Donuts franchises in Providence, RI and West Hartford, CT, have recently had instances where uni- formed police officers were either refused service by surly, rude clerks who stated “We don’t serve cops here” or in the Provi- dence case, wrote “#Black Lives Matter” on the side of the cop’s coffee cup. Management supposedly apologized and offered “a free cup of coffee”. Personally, hearing those stories and also that the employee(s) weren’t immediately fired, I’d have told them what they could do with their free cup of coffee. (No telling what else may have been added to the coffee along with the sugar???...) I have made it a practice to get my coffee either from home or at a local Tedeschi’s or convenience store where at least I know what went in the cup because I made it. And Senator Warren calls BLM a “civil rights” group? I don’t think so… Speaking of BLM, Somerville Mayor Joe Curtatone hung the BLM banner from the front of City hall, and ordered Somerville of- ficers not to arrest protesters, no matter what the offense. This is truly the sickness of liberalism: it fosters and tolerates a climate where po- lice officers are afraid to enforce the law because of the consequences of discipline or losing their job. If liberal politicians are inclined to Notes and thoughts from all over By James W. Carnell, Pax Editor climb into political bed with BLM activists, go right ahead. Want to know why cops are reluctant to enforce laws or don’t want to do any- thing more than the minimum required? Liberals: look in the mirror. Speaking of which, during the recent Hemp-fest “Freedom Rally” on Boston Common, an unenlightened liberal couple approached me and asked why the “No smoking” ordinance wasn’t being enforced, since signs were clearly posted at the Common entrances informing all that smoking was strictly prohibited. (Remember the two Park Rangers who were seriously stabbed a few years ago by a crazy nut when they tried to stop him from smoking?) Quizzically, I looked at them and asked if, indeed, they were being serious, and they assured me they were. I pointed at the stoned crowd 100 yards away. “Folks”, I said, “the citizens of Massachusetts have voted to decriminalize possession of less than an ounce of marijuana (and who am I tell exactly “what” constitutes an ounce? I don’t carry scales.) Not only that, I can’t search anyone based on smoking marijuana alone, since it’s only a civil infraction, and nobody even has to give me a correct name or address, since people aren’t required to carry a valid ID. See Thoughts on page 40 On sale now in eBook form on Book Baby, Barnes and Noble, IBooks and electronic book outlets worldwide. $4.99 in eBook form. Will be available in hard cover and paperback in 'Print on Demand' form at Book Baby. Print On Demand paperbacks can be ordered from Barnes & Noble, Amazon and other book outlets starting September 29, 2015 By Lawrence C. Mackin The Police Revolt of 2016 The Book that has people talking and is making waves from the Streets of Boston to the Halls of Congress. Action packed intrigue – a page turner from start to finish A n outstanding novel based on current events by Larry Mackin, a true conservative writer. Indeed, it is, as Larry himself says, “Thinly veiled fiction”. If the reader is a police officer, law enforcement professional or family member, he/she will immediately recognize the frustration and anger building in the law enforcement community which this book is based on. This book will make a great Christmas gift/stocking stuffer for all members of law enforcement, family and friends! – James W. Carnell, PAX Editor Book Review: “The Police Revolt of 2016” by author Lawrence C. Mackin, Sr.