An old man in car was stopped by a
traffic policeman for speeding. He became very agitated
and called the traffic cop an ass. The policeman hauled him
up to court.
After he had paid his fine, the judge scolded the old man
for what he had said to the officer.
"Then I shouldn't call a policeman an ass?" the old man
asked.
"Certainly not," said the judge. "You must not insult the
Police."
"But you wouldn't mind if I called an ass a policeman, would
you?"
"Why, of course not, if it gives you satisfaction," answered his
Honour with a
slight smile.
The motorist turned to the cop who had arrested him, and
said: "Good-day, policeman."
