American Values

Lessons From Philadelphia
 
Thank God that all six of the officers shot last night in Philadelphia appear not to be seriously injured.  They were ambushed as they were attempting to serve a warrant.  But the eight-hour standoff holds lessons relevant to all of us.
 
To begin with, it is a stark reminder of the danger the men and women of law enforcement face every day.  Most of us get up and go to work every day never thinking for even a second that we might get shot on the job.  But every day police officers put their lives in extreme danger so we can enjoy that peace of mind.