XPost: nyc.politics, nyc.general 
 From: slim@pickins.com 
  
 On 2006-11-28 10:39:39 -0500, rms1@my-deja.com said: 
  
 > Phil wrote: 
 > 
 >> In most professions, you have the option of running away when there's 
 >> danger; police don't have that option. 
 > 
 > Statistically, lumbering and fishing are more dangerous professions 
 > than policing.  In fact, policing isn't even in the top ten as far as 
 > most dangerous professions.  Lumbermen can't run away from trees, and 
 > fishermen can't jump ship when things get rough.  If they did, they'd 
 > be fired or dead. 
  
 Don't tell Phil that! His "Hero-Worship" bubble might burst! 
  
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