Samson’s Take: Verify the badge – and verify the story
Let’s get to My Take this morning - VERIFY THE BADGE - AND VERIFY THE STORY, but a word of caution about something far more important than anything I will say about myself. We have been discussing arrests, particularly by people who may not immediately be identifiable as law-enforcement officers. Please, be careful.
In this report, My Take urges vigilance in verifying the identity of individuals claiming law enforcement powers. It is emphasized that law-abiding citizens must not blindly surrender themselves to those who assert the authority to arrest. The report highlights the importance of checking for proper identification, knowing the institution represented, and asking about the reason for arrest and intended destination.
If there is any doubt about the person's identity, it is recommended to accompany them to the nearest police station. The source also stresses that being law-abiding does not mean blindly following someone claiming arrest powers.
Furthermore, the text discusses a personal grievance regarding false allegations made by a man named Kevin Taylor. Taylor has repeatedly spread false stories about the reporter's family, professional life, and political connections over a decade. These allegations range from fabricated stories about the reporter's breath to claims about his supposed political affiliations.
Despite these false claims, the reporter maintains that they are not interested in joining the Bench or engaging in partisan politics. Instead, the reporter stresses the importance of evidence in such situations and warns against the spread of false allegations without proper verification.
The report also touches upon the Agyapa transaction, where Taylor falsely claimed that the reporter was involved in the transaction. The reporter refutes these allegations, stating that they have no connection to the Agyapa transaction and that there is no evidence to support Taylor's claims. The importance of verification in journalism is reiterated, stating that if a claim is made, such as a lawyer being involved in a transaction, the evidence must be produced to support the claim.
The reporter emphasizes that spreading falsehoods for years does not make them true and that the responsibility of a journalist is to produce evidence and reason in support of their claims.
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