So recent events, along with this whole stop snitching thing I read about, have brought about this quick little blog about "snitching."
(Note: By “snitching” I am talking about a mope rolling over on another mope, not Joe Citizen telling about something they saw or heard. That’s not “snitching,” that’s being a decent person and trying to make your little part of the world safer or better.)
Here is a fun little fact that I have learned during my career…95% of those arrested for a crime would “snitch” out their own family upon being arrested.* Trust me, it’s a true story and the reason behind the saying there’s no honor among thieves. It’s human nature to look out for yourself when you get into trouble.
Think about it, when you were little and got into trouble with your friends or siblings how many times did you blame it on them? I’ll bet quite a bit.
Well it’s the same when you are an adult, particularly among those who commit the occasional or repeated social faux pas (criminal act) or who tend to self-medicate with liquid refreshments or narcotics. It’s usually not personal (well, sometimes it is) but more of self-preservation. The majority of people will always look out for themselves before others.
Personally, I love it when our local mopes turn on each other. Anything that makes it easier for me to slap you into those fashionable nickel plated bracelets is fabulous for us. You get arrested, your friends get arrested and I clear a case or two off of your information. What’s not to like!? But I am digressing a bit.
The point I am trying to make is that the overwhelming majority of those who do crimes will give up others that commit crimes in order to save themselves. So don’t whine about it. Don’t bitch and groan when someone gives you up. At some time you will be arrested and most likely you will spill out some information on someone else. Own it. It’s yours. Quit being a baby about it, you did have the right to remain silent after all.
If you don’t want to “snitch,” or get “snitched on,” then maybe you should not be committing crimes.
Of course, this is just my opinion and I am admittedly biased.
* Unofficial study results by STC
(Note: By “snitching” I am talking about a mope rolling over on another mope, not Joe Citizen telling about something they saw or heard. That’s not “snitching,” that’s being a decent person and trying to make your little part of the world safer or better.)
Here is a fun little fact that I have learned during my career…95% of those arrested for a crime would “snitch” out their own family upon being arrested.* Trust me, it’s a true story and the reason behind the saying there’s no honor among thieves. It’s human nature to look out for yourself when you get into trouble.
Think about it, when you were little and got into trouble with your friends or siblings how many times did you blame it on them? I’ll bet quite a bit.
Well it’s the same when you are an adult, particularly among those who commit the occasional or repeated social faux pas (criminal act) or who tend to self-medicate with liquid refreshments or narcotics. It’s usually not personal (well, sometimes it is) but more of self-preservation. The majority of people will always look out for themselves before others.
Personally, I love it when our local mopes turn on each other. Anything that makes it easier for me to slap you into those fashionable nickel plated bracelets is fabulous for us. You get arrested, your friends get arrested and I clear a case or two off of your information. What’s not to like!? But I am digressing a bit.
The point I am trying to make is that the overwhelming majority of those who do crimes will give up others that commit crimes in order to save themselves. So don’t whine about it. Don’t bitch and groan when someone gives you up. At some time you will be arrested and most likely you will spill out some information on someone else. Own it. It’s yours. Quit being a baby about it, you did have the right to remain silent after all.
If you don’t want to “snitch,” or get “snitched on,” then maybe you should not be committing crimes.
Of course, this is just my opinion and I am admittedly biased.
* Unofficial study results by STC
Thanks SmallTownCopper for posting and reading the story just like almost a half of million other readers. More than that in just Facebook clicks over the last few days.
ReplyDeleteMore important is that we remember the fallen First Responders by Buying a Burger for someone you don't know, just like Officer Jeremy did on his fateful last day on patrol. Any thing you can do to spread the word is silently appreciated by them. Thanks again for the kind and thoughtful comments you wrote on your wonderful blog. The WiseGuy and sometimes Madison Imes as I could not send you the thanks without first signing into Google
Your are entirely welcome Madison! Thank you for your kind words and I will be putting out a blog later tonight about "Jeremy's Day!" Stay safe out there!
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