How stupid can folks really be????

Thus is true. Where I grew up we had a volunteer fire department. Mr. Curtin, the neighbor across the street was the "Chief". He had pretty much zero tolerance for the political game playing. Back then there was never a shortage of folks that would step up and volunteer. If any one of his crew got the least bit sideways he would send them packing.....

Good for him.

Around here the volunteer companies are beer halls, especially in Watkins Glen. Too many guys joining up to be part of the "crew" for the parties, not enough guys actually serious about it. Those who are serious about it do a damned good job. Unfortunately, there aren't enough of those guys.

As a matter of fact, the former chief here in my fire district was just sent to jail for embezzling well over a $100K from the fire department.