There is a huge body of evidence to support the notion that me and the police were put on this earth to do extremely different things and never to mingle professionally with each other, except at official functions, when we all wear ties and drink heavily and whoop it up like the natural, good-humored wild boys that we know in our hearts that we are..These occasions are rare, but they happen - despite the forked tongue of fate that has put us forever on different paths...
In Hunter S. Thompson's "Kingdom of Fear," he reflects on the inherent differences between himself and law enforcement, suggesting that they are meant to lead fundamentally separate lives. He implies that their interactions are limited to formal occasions where appearances are maintained, highlighting the tension between the two worlds. The notion of doing "extremely different things" emphasizes the contrasting values and purposes of individuals within these two spheres.
Thompson uses humor and a hint of cynicism to describe how these rare gatherings feel like a farce, where the participants pretend to enjoy each other's company while remaining aware of their divergent paths. The metaphor of fate's "forked tongue" indicates an acceptance of this separation, reinforcing the idea that certain divisions are both natural and inevitable. Ultimately, he suggests that, despite occasional mingling, their roles in society are set on parallel, non-intersecting tracks.
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