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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 08:34 PM
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I am on the right coast and wonder why you people on the left coast call cops Leo
 
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 08:35 PM
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Law Enforcement Officer
 
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 08:35 PM
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Short for: Law Enforcement Officer.

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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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im on the wrong coast.....what should we call em here?
 
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 08:49 PM
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someplaces it is Local Enforcement Officer like Barney Fife
 
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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Coz if you called one Mary, you would probably be picking yourself up off the ground
 
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Didn't he post this same question earlier today on a different postalso? [sm=confused06.gif]
 
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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Now that's funny. Most of 'em here are named "pig", unless they are on a bike then they get a little more respect.

Law enforcement down here is look upon as a joke by many, nothing but "fake" road work signs (no road work within miles) and lots of speed traps. This makes it tough on the few in this area that do have some integrity.
 
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Dude - how many times you gonna ask the SAME question and even change your locale???

An' for the idiot that calls 'em "pigs". Tell you what, dirt-bag - come call 'em that in MY presence - you'll be fine after they remove my boot an' mah lower leg from yer throat.<NO smiley>
 
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Cuz Leo is more respectful than Dick!

btw......How many times ya gonna ask this?
 
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