tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608978587973417686.post1719001135455202046..comments2008-11-27T03:24:09.944-08:00Pedranoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608978587973417686.post-4491104748383153902008-11-27T03:24:00.000-08:002008-11-27T03:24:00.000-08:00Oh the stories could go on forever. I got mugged, filed a report, they said they were looking for the guy because he had mugged 3 other people that same evening. Then 2 days later I saw him on a busy street and there just happened to be a police officer was on the corner. I pointed the guy out, explained myself and the police officer looked at me and said, I can't do anything, turned his back and continued talking to the adolescent girl he was trying to pick up. Arrrg. I've seen the guy three more times since then. Oh well, what can you do? He obviously needed that 20 bucks and my cell phone more than me!lovelydharmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16512055599650919939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608978587973417686.post-84358488100906869892008-11-22T08:19:00.000-08:002008-11-22T08:19:00.000-08:00do I hear all of THAT and I could go on and on... cops are nice if there happens to be one or more standing around but getting one when you need one? Forget it! I called 190 once for something and they actually <EM>hung up</EM> on me.<BR/><BR/>On the other hand I also maintain, from living in some relatively safe places, that bored cops are almost as bad as no cops. I remember seeing four cruisers respond to one drunk guy in Brattleboro Vermont - talk about overkill! And what about all the resources that are burned up trying to catch people smoking pot? Or painting graffiti? <BR/><BR/>However, actually trying to nail people breaking sensible laws, like drunk driving laws, or attacking people physically, or even driving without headlights (be kinda nice to have an annual vehicle inspection), etc etc would be great.<BR/><BR/>One of the things I really love about Brazil is the relative freedom we have to do what we want here, but when that freedom turns to dangerous lawlessness I have to protest.markuzahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09361839010471110866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608978587973417686.post-64509166362443343612008-11-22T05:53:00.000-08:002008-11-22T05:53:00.000-08:00Oi Perdra!<BR/>I really like your blog, found it as i was looking for information on teaching english in Salvador as I will be spending 6 months there from january -09. You seem to know alot about the subject and I would be really gratefull if you could help me answear some questions, fr example if it is possible to get jobs as an english teacher at any of the schools if english not is my first language and I do not have an education as a teacher? I speak portugues thogh, maybe that helps a bit? I leave you my email, and if you have the time to write to be I would be really really thankful!!!!<BR/>have a nice day,<BR/>all the best!<BR/>anette<BR/>ela.larsson@gmail.comanettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18175052564356879115noreply@blogger.com