Saturday, August 6th, 2016
Seward, Nebraska
Good Cop, Bad Cop
Police authorities continue to remain an integral part
of our cross U.S. walk. A well-built
officer came to “check me out” just as I was about to enter the small city of
Seward. He admitted that he liked what I
was doing.
“I’m always pushing the fitness model to my
associates.” The officer was telling me
he has to restrain himself from going overboard with his hype.
On parting, I mentioned that the police have been
awesome in taking interest in our pilgrim project.
“That’s good to hear,” said the officer, considering
there’s been some negative publicity going out toward police in America, a lot
of it having to do with racial issues.
Everyone’s heard the case of an officer who shot a motorist who was
merely reaching for his wallet. The
fellow died. The passenger, his
girlfriend, filmed the whole thing.
When Mandala was waiting by the side of a dirt road at
mid-day, with the intent to serve me and co-walker Chaitanya Chandra, with
water and fruit, a heavy-set, stereotypical, “tough” sheriff pulled up to see
what was going on. He came to the
passenger’s side of the van. When
Mandala turned to grab for his ID, the officer shouted,
“Hey, stop moving!” He was ready to
reach for his gun. “What are you doing
here?” asked the officer.
“I’m just waiting for The Walking Monk,” implored
Mandala. The sheriff slowly relaxed and
left.
May the Source be with you!
21 miles
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