This policeman makes my blood curdle! I understand enforcing
the law but there must be a gray area at some times. Even if there isn’t a gray
area with the law, there must be respect and a caring attitude for the people
and or the animals involved in whatever breach of law occurs! The five o’clock
news WHDH Boston channel 7, just reported a piece which made me feel physically
ill. Apparently there was a couple in a car, which was speeding down the
highway because their beloved poodle was choking. They were exceeding the speed

limit in order to get help and save their pet’s life. The policeman, who pulled
them over, held them for twenty minutes and watched while the dog died in their arms. The
policeman stated that they weren’t in a condition to drive because they were so
upset!  Hello? How about putting the
couple in the squad car and speed legally to get them to the vet??? I’m sure
they would have paid for any gas, any fine or anything else necessary! This man
got a “mini slap” on his hand because he should have been better in how he handled
the situation. His superior said in essence, that he did nothing wrong! What am
I missing here? What this policeman did, in my opinion, was break the law of how
people need to “do unto others!” “Just a dog,” he said. You, sir make me sick!