Kudos from me too, Mr. Armstrong. But, given the time of year and the hoop in panel 3, I would have expected the kid to have a basketball (easier to get a game, or just play/practice by yourself), not a football (need several to play) — I know it wasn’t the point, just seemed odd to me. I wish there was a PAL in every city.
Thank for this strip today. I remember on the web when an officer did the very same thing, saw a kid with a football standing by himself, officer stopped and go out of his car and tossed the football with the youth. Let’s youth see officers like to have fun too.
In addition to what “CDK” and others have said, it’s also an up hill battle for the parents who do care. They do their part, but the kids have to leave the house at some particular point for the day. At that time, their attention is constantly being lured by what is out there, including that element…. – And in addition, there’s the radio and TV, and what I was originally referring to, the closing and neglecting of many a community center for kids to play and develop their abilities for sports or the cutting of funds for school and after school programs designed to foster a kid’s appreciation for music, the arts, science, you name it!…. there are parents who don’t put the right thoughts in their kids’ minds and hearts. But there are many who do . But either way, the battle has many fronts…..
JayBluE about 10 years ago
It’s a crime to not have something or some place or someone for kids to keep their minds off the streets. – Thanks for this one, Robb!….
Nachikethass about 10 years ago
Hey – Crunchy’s smiling!
randayn about 10 years ago
Most excellent on several levels, Mr. Armstrong.
sbchamp about 10 years ago
Vince Papale approves
Dani Rice about 10 years ago
Bravo!
pathfinder about 10 years ago
now THAT’s Community policing! Bravissimo!
mabrndt Premium Member about 10 years ago
Kudos from me too, Mr. Armstrong. But, given the time of year and the hoop in panel 3, I would have expected the kid to have a basketball (easier to get a game, or just play/practice by yourself), not a football (need several to play) — I know it wasn’t the point, just seemed odd to me. I wish there was a PAL in every city.
kab2rb about 10 years ago
Thank for this strip today. I remember on the web when an officer did the very same thing, saw a kid with a football standing by himself, officer stopped and go out of his car and tossed the football with the youth. Let’s youth see officers like to have fun too.
robbarmstrong Premium Member about 10 years ago
@Kab Buch That officer’s name is Soltura. See sixth frame of JS.
Gokie5 about 10 years ago
Aw, this is so sweet. Thanks, Robb!
JayBluE about 10 years ago
Thank you! I agree wholeheartedly.
JayBluE about 10 years ago
In addition to what “CDK” and others have said, it’s also an up hill battle for the parents who do care. They do their part, but the kids have to leave the house at some particular point for the day. At that time, their attention is constantly being lured by what is out there, including that element…. – And in addition, there’s the radio and TV, and what I was originally referring to, the closing and neglecting of many a community center for kids to play and develop their abilities for sports or the cutting of funds for school and after school programs designed to foster a kid’s appreciation for music, the arts, science, you name it!…. there are parents who don’t put the right thoughts in their kids’ minds and hearts. But there are many who do . But either way, the battle has many fronts…..
Monster Hesh about 10 years ago
What a wonderful world this could be.
Nelly55 about 10 years ago
very excellent! Thank you Robb!
nefa about 10 years ago
Thanks for this strip, Mr. Armstrong (also for explaining the reference and educating me)
DKHenderson 4 months ago
I like this one!