Too many Cops view this ability as a government sanctioned shopping spree, a Free for the taking of anything new and shiny, or just old an dull, that catches their eye. In truth it is only a fabricated License to steal from everyone. That's Democracy in work, which is why we were all from day one guaranteed a Republic. Try explaining that to a liberal.

Ah but what is said when next the Shepard has the Sheep for Dinner and makes a new bed side rug, and sandals of his hide?

Wise and honest words indeed.