The R Word by lancellot 100 Word Dash writing prompt entry |
The Captain burst into the crowded room. “There’s a riot out there. Protestors are burning, and looting stores. Go serve and protect, dammit!” Sergeant Morris stood up. “Captain, it’s not worth it. We make a mistake; they blame us because we aren’t perfect. We do right; they blame because one of theirs is caught doing wrong. They hate the police. They want us gone, and we agree.” “Do you know what will happen out there?” “Yes, I do, and tomorrow they will too.” “And then?” “They’ll learn responsibility.” “Wrong, Sergeant, responsibility has to be accepted, not forced.” “Damn!”
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