Sometimes it's too much, sometimes too little...

So I was entertaining writing another post on the Fast and Furious debacle and the obvious work that the current administration is putting into making the issue disappear.  However, I just can't say anymore than has already been said by others, so I'll just leave it in the hands of Issa and Grassley.

On the flip side, I read about two different approaches by law enforcement.  Both are interesting studies on modern law enforcement and what sometimes shows as good judgement by those in the profession. 

The first is in the sleepy town of Fitchburg, MA, where we find that the FBI can conduct a 2 year investigation and still manage to storm the wrong apartment.  In addition, the ideal implement the decided on for a quick entry to the apartment was a chainsaw. 

Let that sink in.  I'll give you a minute. 

Yes, apparently the FBI agents thought that a ram or sledgehammer was a little too light for this application, so the decided that cutting the door open with a chainsaw would be more expedient.  Having used a chainsaw many times, I am left speechless that this sounded like a good idea.  If the dangerous criminal that they were seeking (um, next door) was armed and they started with the sawing, he likely could have put several rounds into the federal lumberjack with a fair bit of accuracy, since the saw would show him where the target was.  Instead, all of the YEARS of meticulous investigation and planning put them at the wrong apartment terrorizing a mother and her 3 year old daughter.  The best part of the article is the FBI response: 

The FBI released a statement on Tuesday saying in part, “The agent repeatedly apologized for the mistake," and reimbursed her for the damaged door.

There should be a head (or six) on a pike for this, you arrogant ass.  Paying for the damage is the least you could do, not release a statement acting like she should be happy that you decided to visit that morning.

On the flip side, we wander over to San Diego, where apparently people bashing in your car and home windows with blunt objects does not require a police response because, well, your life isn't really in immediate danger.  I mean, yea, they showered you with glass in your living room and all, but did they actually threaten you? 

Folks, that right there is a perfect example of why you should not blindly rely on law enforcement to be there if you are attacked in your home.  Even in the best scenario, when seconds count they are minutes away.  Or, in this case, 13 hours for a phone call to take a report away.