Police officers in Ohio proved their worth once again by coming to the rescue of a poor, helpless little piglet who had the audacity to fall off a transport truck on a highway. Fortunately, these selfless officers were able to lend a hand and provide the piglet with a new, permanent home – because clearly, this is the most pressing issue we have to deal with right now.
It’s hard to even imagine the terror that this little piglet must have felt as it tumbled from the back of a transport truck. The wind whipping through its hair (do pigs have hair? We’re not sure), the pavement rushing up to meet it, and not a single person around to help. Luckily, the police were there to swoop in and save the day, because let’s face it – that’s what police officers are for, right?
The details of how exactly the piglet ended up on the highway are still a bit murky, but one thing is clear: someone screwed up. Whether it was the transport truck driver who didn’t secure the cargo properly, or the piglet itself who just couldn’t hang on for dear life, we may never know. But rest assured, the police were on hand to ensure that justice was served and the piglet found a new, safe home.
Because really, isn’t that what’s important here? Not the fact that there are probably a hundred bigger issues facing our society at any given moment, but that one tiny piglet was saved from a fate worse than…well, we’re not sure what the typical outcome would be for a piglet that falls off a transport truck, but we assume it’s not great.
The police officers who rescued the piglet have been praised for their bravery and quick thinking, and we have no doubt that they will now be hailed as heroes in their community. While some may argue that there are other, more important issues facing law enforcement today, such as police brutality or systemic racism, we can all agree that the true heroes are the ones who save the lives of tiny farm animals. That’s what will really make a difference in the world, right?
In all seriousness, we can’t help but wonder what our priorities say about us as a society. The fact that this news story is making headlines and getting attention, while so many other issues go unnoticed and unaddressed, is a sad commentary on our values. Sure, it’s nice that the piglet was saved and found a new home – we’re not heartless monsters, after all – but where is the outrage for all the other animals who are mistreated and neglected every day?
Maybe next time we hear about a piglet falling off a transport truck, we can take a moment to reflect on the bigger picture. Maybe we can start thinking about the kind of world we want to live in, and what we’re willing to do to make it a reality. And maybe, just maybe, we can start paying attention to the issues that really matter.
