Government Authority
A rather cocky U.S. Department of Agriculture representative stopped at a farm and talked with an old farmer in New Hampshire.
He told the farmer, “I need to inspect your farm.” The old farmer said, “OK, but don’t go in that field right over yonder.”
The DoA representative said, “Mister, I have the authority of the United States Government with me. See this badge? This badge means I am allowed to go WHEREVER I WISH on any agricultural land. No questions asked or answered. Have I made myself clear? Do you understand?”
The farmer nodded politely and went about his farm chores.
Half an hour later, the farmer heard loud screams and saw the DoA Rep running for his life. Close behind was the farmer’s prize bull, a huge animal with enormous horns. The bull was gaining on the government Rep with every step.
The Rep was clearly terrified, so farmer immediately threw down his tools, ran to the fence and shouted out:
“Your badge! Your badge! Show him your badge!”