[Rasputin_TheMadMonk]

"I'm surprised that the cops didn't shoot the dog after it was rescued. "

Considering recent event where Tennessee's LEOs and pets are concerned, you are not far from the mark, but I hazard a guess the scenario would go more like shooting the man and throwing the dog back into the fire.

The Volunteer States finest have a rather dark record recently where pets are concerned. For the record, I too would have gone in and tried to save my dogs, and yes, to hell with anyone who tried to get in the way.

My view is police officers and fire fighters are getting paid to take risks and accept a rather high degree of danger. It's all part of the job. If you don't want to put your ass on the line, then find a safer way to make your money. Until then stop whining when a 'civilian' makes you look bad.

[Mulder]

If you don't want to put your ass on the line, then find a safer way to make your money.

Exactly. I'm tired of hearing all this "for their safety" BS.

Our Freedom is more important than their safety.

If the JBTs don't like it, they can go to Russia, Mexico, or China, where their "safety" is considered more important than the Freedom of the citizens there.