THE POWER OF THE = BADGE

      A DEA Officer stops at a ranch in Montana, and

 talks with an  old rancher. He tells the rancher, 'I need to

 inspect your ranch for illegally grown drugs.'
 The old rancher says, 'Okay, but do not go in

 that field over there' as he points out the location.
 The DEA officer verbally  explodes saying,

 'Mister, I have the authority of the Federal Government with me.'

 Reaching into his rear pants pocket, he removes his badge and proudly

 displays it to  the farmer.  'See this badge? This badge means I am

 allowed to go wherever I wish...on any land. No questions asked or answers

 given.  Have I made myself clear? Do you understand?'
 The old rancher nods politely,  apologizes, and

 goes about his chores.
 A short time later, the old  rancher hears loud

 screams and sees the DEA officer running for his life chased close

 behind by the rancher's prize bull. With every step the bull is gaining

 ground on  the officer, and it seems likely that he'll get

 "horned" before he reaches safety. The officer is clearly  terrified.
The old rancher throws down his tools, runs to the fence and  yells at

 the top of  his lungs.....

'Your badge...Show him your badge!'