Thursday Interlude

So evidently we now have mounted police patrolling the University of Minnesota campus:

I saw them on my way back from class totally layin' the *WHIPCRACK* down on a fellow riding a scooter. Hardcore. Papers were being exchanged and examined and everything—I saw it all with my own eyes. Then he drove away and they sauntered down the street in the opposite direction. It was totally awesome. I wonder when it'll be on Cops...

Do you think anyone has ever fled from the mounted police? I bet you that if it has happened, the mounties didn't pursue it. I mean, first of all, those equines look more like work horses than racing horses. I'm pretty sure they got the biggest horses they could find just for the intimidation factor. I'd venture to guess that if you were to try to spur the wily beast into action, it would just throw an indifferent glance back at you. Actually, it would probably instinctively meander towards the nearest mill's turning wheel.

Plus, I don't think they have the same "stopping" power as a squad car. Try blockading the road ahead of a suspect with a line of horses and see where that gets you. A whole lot of gore, I'd imagine.

I know that at least one vegetarian/vegan reads this blog, so I apologize for that imagery.

So in conclusion, I would really like to see a car chase with the horsies involved. I mean, just picture those beautiful creatures with red and blue light beacons on top of their heads as they trot along!