You know, this is just my observation, but I think people might take your complaints and/or concerns more seriously if you presented yourself in a more civilized manner. Your put-downs and insults turn people off. Imagine how you respond on the street when citizens are belligerent and speak to you in such a derogatory manner. I no longer have any sympathy for you and your loss of days off. You can blame the FOP and the mandatory shift change all you want but the bitterness and hatred in the words