The headline on our local newspaper this morning reads "City Decends Into Anarchy" - speaking, of course, about New Orleans. My first urge was to go out into the city, find a policeman, and thank him for his service.

We all shudder when we are speeding down the highway and suddenly spot a policeman running radar. In fact, we usually regard them as enemies instead of protectors.

Today's events in New Orleans prove that we could not survice without law enforcement.

We celebrate our military veterans who have fought for our freedom. We should likewise celebrate our law enforcement officers who daily safeguard that freedom.

Thanks, Officer... wherever you are!