The Weber Literary Journal chemistry of Democracy demands honesty. No exception to this demand are the men who safeguard our lives and property thru the enforcement of the law. In order for our police organizations and methods to be sufficient to cope with conditions, the personnel of the law- enforcing departments must be trustworthy. When the men who are chosen to force obedience to America's laws really abandon all personal ambitions and listen to the superior call of Duty, the crime waves in the United States will be less frequent. Too many of our policemen and even the officers "higher up" are open to bribes. I cite as an example the following incident: An ordinance was passed some years ago by the City of Buffalo forbidding the sale of liquor on a dance floor. Some entirely "respectable" restaurants, however, objected so strenuously to this ruling, which greatly diminished their business, that the Police Department let it be known that in "certain" restaurants the ordinance did not strictly apply. In plain words, a nice big check was not undesirable in the eyes of even the Police Department. This is but one of the many illustrations which might be given to show how a powerful element in a community can look to our very law-enforcing agencies to veto by non-enforcement a measure which they do not desire. In contrast to this case of bribery, we note again the policy of the Canadian Northwest Mounted. One of two brothers in Canada, committed a serious crime. The other brother was a member of the famous Mounted Police and was detailed to track down and arrest his brother. Ignoring his love for his kin, the officer did track him down and he did bring him to justice. The members of the Northwest Mounted pride themselves not only on the fact that they always get their man, but on the fact that honor with them stands first. Above bribes, above even fraternal ties, stands the duty they owe to their country. In the United States, the law is the shield of the poor and the weak against injustice, and it guards the security of all with few or many possessions. The real cure for disobedience to the law rests in the ability of our officials to gain the respect of the people and the fear of the criminal, and most important 44 The Weber Literary Journal of all, to enforce our statutes with speed and precision. Towering above all public measures and mass movements to curb crime today, stands the need of a new steadiness, anew strength. This can be found only in the iron support which is afforded by honest authorities who place duty above ambition, who hold love of country above love of money, and who compel obedience to law. Thanksgiving By Madge Campbell When you feel that sort o' satisfying crispness in the air, And the leaf strewn paths are white with morning frost, When you have a sneaky feelin' that Thanksgiving day is near A time you wouldn't miss at any cost. When the pumpkins all are gathered and are safely stored away, Within the lofty barn, with tenderest care, When you hear the farmer singin' and a whistlin' all the day, Then it's time for turkey gobbler to beware. Can't you smell that dinner cookin', in your dreamin' every night? Can't you see that steamin' puddin', fat and brown? Oh, there never is a time that fills my heart with such delight As when jolly old Thanksgivin' comes to town. 45