I am a veteran and I am a cop and I fight every day to maintain my sense of humor (although it is a bit warped) and my compassion for my fellow man. Yes, I feel pain for the family of the druggies we see and the family of the victims we see, alike. It does not stop me from doing the job and I will do everything in my power to go home at the end of my shift. Havi9ng said that, I have no problem commiserating with fellow officers (those that agree and those that do not) in open forum and try not to