Think Nab is on to something. Those acts of violence do not sound “random” and they were not likely caused by illegal Latin American immigrants. Not necessarily Muslims, there are plenty of home-grown America haters.
As to the comic, embarrassingly bad timing, as we all saw in the Parisian “hand up don’t shoot” video. Seems like leftists always step in it.
This strip is obviously a comment on the militarization of the police. US police have in recent years been given a role not previously theirs, and it has been to the detriment of society as a whole. By the way, the latest act of terror in this country – a bombing at an NAACP office – has as it’s prime suspect a middle-aged white guy.
If the police have become more militarized, it is in response to the militarization of the criminals. Remember Commissioner Gordon’s speech about "escalation"at the end of one of the Batman movies? (I know, fictional movie, but the the point is valid.)
And you are obviously a racist and have a victim mentality about everything. Go troll somewhere else with people that like to hear your tiny violin (MSNBC)
Wow, that comment was way stupid. Noticed the militarization of the cops lately, buddy? Anyway, I don’t think Stephan was attacking cops here, it looks like a little joke based on current issues but not an attack. I come from a family of cops and they are all mad as hell at the bad cops out there who make their job more dangerous with their racism and overreactive violence. if you want to be mad at someone be mad at the Repubs who have cut cop budgets and retirements and put more deadly weapons on the streets for them to deal with.
Yeah, he looks mighty tough, but ol’ Barney just has the one bullet, and he still has to keep it in his shirt pocket, so you can probably talk to him in relative safety.
What about the militarization of the Rednecks in the Southern US and their “Open-Carry” while shopping at Wal-Mart? Since when does someone need to sling an M-16 over their shoulder to go down and buy a sack of Jerky and a case of Coors?
Something to think about:According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, there are about 200 police arrest-related deaths of blacks each year (between 300 and 400 for whites).That number pales in comparison with the roughly 7,000 annual murders of blacks, 94 percent of which are committed by blacks.Those statistics might mean that this brown Goat has roughly 35 to 1 more risk of being killed by another brown Goat.
“Simply put, although nearly three times as many Whites were arrested, Blacks and Hispanics were far more likely to die as a result.”…Did they happen to mention the ratio of arrests involving active resistance and violent response to detainment as it relates to the cause of deaths in the process of arrest?Did they mention if the parties who died were armed or attempted to use force of arms against the arresting officers?Statistics are a poor substitute for knowledge.
Honestly, this is one of the most depressingly accurate comic strips I have ever seen. Although I have nothing but respect for the police officers who actually do their job, there are far too many who abuse its power.
Alexander the Good Enough over 9 years ago
Hmmm… Better him than your friendly local jihadi. Somewhat.
Sherlock Watson over 9 years ago
I’m guessing they’re not in a friendly neighborhood.
naturally_easy over 9 years ago
Dispatch, patch me in to animal control. There is some livestock here that seems to have gotten out of their pens.
naturally_easy over 9 years ago
That doesn’t matter, because neither goat nor pig have just committed a crime so the nice police officer won’t hurt them.
jbmlaw01 over 9 years ago
Think Nab is on to something. Those acts of violence do not sound “random” and they were not likely caused by illegal Latin American immigrants. Not necessarily Muslims, there are plenty of home-grown America haters.
As to the comic, embarrassingly bad timing, as we all saw in the Parisian “hand up don’t shoot” video. Seems like leftists always step in it.
Brass Orchid Premium Member over 9 years ago
Looks like Saint Patrick’s Day in Oshkosh.
cdward over 9 years ago
This strip is obviously a comment on the militarization of the police. US police have in recent years been given a role not previously theirs, and it has been to the detriment of society as a whole. By the way, the latest act of terror in this country – a bombing at an NAACP office – has as it’s prime suspect a middle-aged white guy.
wiselad over 9 years ago
Pig, stop making Goat the scapegoat
Emmett Wayne over 9 years ago
When did Biker Jef complete the Police Academy?
Cameron1988 Premium Member over 9 years ago
they must live in Ferguson
Oxnate over 9 years ago
Pastis should do one where Pig visits his local Mosque.
Dave Thompson Premium Member over 9 years ago
Well done, Stephan.
puddlesplatt over 9 years ago
I bet he’s a laugh a minute…Officer Mumble.
470063 over 9 years ago
Please don’t make this strip political like this
SkyFisher over 9 years ago
If the police have become more militarized, it is in response to the militarization of the criminals. Remember Commissioner Gordon’s speech about "escalation"at the end of one of the Batman movies? (I know, fictional movie, but the the point is valid.)
bsox over 9 years ago
And you are obviously a racist and have a victim mentality about everything. Go troll somewhere else with people that like to hear your tiny violin (MSNBC)
socalvillaguy Premium Member over 9 years ago
And more vitriol in the funnies. Meanwhile, nice work, SP!
AliCom over 9 years ago
Awww come on. One Pig to another.
Dawn Premium Member over 9 years ago
Ain’t it the truth…
singlefemalelaywer over 9 years ago
Robocop comes to reality………
tallguy98366 over 9 years ago
Wow, that comment was way stupid. Noticed the militarization of the cops lately, buddy? Anyway, I don’t think Stephan was attacking cops here, it looks like a little joke based on current issues but not an attack. I come from a family of cops and they are all mad as hell at the bad cops out there who make their job more dangerous with their racism and overreactive violence. if you want to be mad at someone be mad at the Repubs who have cut cop budgets and retirements and put more deadly weapons on the streets for them to deal with.
Kip W over 9 years ago
Yeah, he looks mighty tough, but ol’ Barney just has the one bullet, and he still has to keep it in his shirt pocket, so you can probably talk to him in relative safety.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member over 9 years ago
If you need help, find a firehouse. If you want to find a Dunkin Donuts, ask a cop.
Patientreader over 9 years ago
Nice pander! Don’t forget to send Mayor DeBlasio a campaign donation! Hey, maybe Al Sharpton could make a guest appearance in your strip?
Lori Eberly over 9 years ago
I loved seeing Pastis show up in Nate Fakes’ “Break of Day” strip today.
Radical_Knight over 9 years ago
What about the militarization of the Rednecks in the Southern US and their “Open-Carry” while shopping at Wal-Mart? Since when does someone need to sling an M-16 over their shoulder to go down and buy a sack of Jerky and a case of Coors?
Packratjohn Premium Member over 9 years ago
As much as I don’t want to admit it, we don’t live in Mayberry any longer.
Godfreydaniel over 9 years ago
@RWJAMESThat was a nice redo of a nasty rant; however, your semi-colon is liable to give the poor dear a headache.
damifid0 over 9 years ago
Jus suis Charlie
Sheila Hardie over 9 years ago
Ugh… sad but true.
Number Three over 9 years ago
“Why does it always have to be me?”
xxx
barister over 9 years ago
“I can’t breathe!!”
Whatroughbeast over 9 years ago
but you are ignorant when it comes to that statement. By scotus decision, (more than one) the cops have no duty to protect anyone.
gaslightguy over 9 years ago
Best laugh I’ve had in days. And true….oh so true.
barister over 9 years ago
LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL. Yeah, where was he??!!!!!
Gretchen's Mom over 9 years ago
Today’s “Break Of Day” comic strip:
Phatts over 9 years ago
Something to think about:According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, there are about 200 police arrest-related deaths of blacks each year (between 300 and 400 for whites).That number pales in comparison with the roughly 7,000 annual murders of blacks, 94 percent of which are committed by blacks.Those statistics might mean that this brown Goat has roughly 35 to 1 more risk of being killed by another brown Goat.
doublepaw over 9 years ago
Stand your ground pig!
MJP Premium Member over 9 years ago
A picture is worth a thousand words. Nice statement , Pastis.
connie over 9 years ago
Big ironic laugh! My husband came in to see what I was laughing at. “Exactly,” he said. But he didn’t laugh.
Alfkowitz over 9 years ago
Only guilty people fear the police.
Brass Orchid Premium Member over 9 years ago
“Simply put, although nearly three times as many Whites were arrested, Blacks and Hispanics were far more likely to die as a result.”…Did they happen to mention the ratio of arrests involving active resistance and violent response to detainment as it relates to the cause of deaths in the process of arrest?Did they mention if the parties who died were armed or attempted to use force of arms against the arresting officers?Statistics are a poor substitute for knowledge.
SomeOtherGocomicsGuy almost 6 years ago
Do not put on The Pretender around him….
swedishamericanfanboy about 1 year ago
Honestly, this is one of the most depressingly accurate comic strips I have ever seen. Although I have nothing but respect for the police officers who actually do their job, there are far too many who abuse its power.