A bail enforcement agent stops at a ranch in Texas, and talks with an old rancher.
He tells the rancher, “I need to search your ranch for a bail jumper I believe is hiding on your property.”
The rancher says, “Okay, but do not go in that field over there.” as he points out the location.
Reaching into his rear pants pocket, he removes his badge and shoves it into the rancher’s face.The fugitive recovery agent verbally explodes saying, “Mister, I have the authority of the Supreme Court and Taylor v Taintor with me.”
“See this badge? This badge means I am allowed to go wherever I wish… On any land. and in any state where my fugitive may be hiding. No questions asked or answers given. Have I made myself clear? Do you understand? “
The rancher nods politely, apologizes, and goes about his chores.
A short time later, the old rancher hears loud screams and sees the bounty hunter running for his life chased by the rancher’s big Santa Gertrudis bull……
With every step the bull is gaining ground on the bail agent, and it seems likely that he’ll get gored to death before he reaches safety. The agent is clearly terrified. The rancher throws down his tools, runs to the fence and yells at the top of his lungs…..
“Your badge. Show him your BADGE!“
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Editor’s note: Yes, there is a moral to this otherwise humorous story.
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