Government Card
A Department of Water representative stopped at a farm and talked with
an
old farmer. He told the farmer, "I need to inspect your farm for your
water
allocation."
The old farmer said, "OK, but don't go in that field over there."
The Water representative said, "Mister, I have the authority of the
Federal
Government with me. See this card? The card means I am allowed to go
WHEREVER I WISH on any agricultural land. No questions asked or
answered.
Have I made myself clear? Do you understand?'"
The old farmer nodded politely and went about his farm chores. Later,
the
old farmer heard loud screams and saw the Water Rep running for the
fence
and close behind was the farmer's huge-horned prize bull. The bull was
gaining on the Water Rep with every step. The Rep was clearly
terrified, so
the old farmer immediately threw down his tools, ran to the fence and
shouted out ...