The Old Farmer

[Erik Van Thienen]

A Mountie on patrol stops at a ranch in rural Saskatchewan and talks with an old farmer.
He tells the farmer, 'I need to inspect your ranch for illegal grown drugs.'

The old farmer says, 'Okay, but don't go in that field over there.'

The Mountie verbally explodes saying, 'Mister, I have the authority of the RCMP with me.' Reaching into his rear pant pocket and removing his badge. the officer proudly displays it to the farmer. 'See this badge? This badge means I am allowed to go wherever I wish...on any land, anytime, anyplace. No questions asked or answers given. Have I made myself clear? Do you understand?'

The old farmer nods politely and goes about his chores.

Later, the old farmer hears loud screams for help and sees the Mountie running for his life. Close behind is the farmer's bull. With every step the bull is gaining ground on the Mountie. And the Mountie, fearing death, is understandably terrified.

The old farmer immediately throws down his tools, runs to the fence and yells at the top of his lungs..... 'Your badge! Your badge! Show him your badge!