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Ohio Police Chief David Oliver thinks Kanye West needs to check himself before he wrecks himself. Brimfield Police Department's Chief officer addressed Yeezy's remarks about how being an entertainer was "like being a police officer or something, in war or something" in an open letter he posted on Facebook.
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Oliver began his post by saying he's "honored to be writing such an important star," adding that while he has been called "humorous and insanely popular," he doesn't really pay attention to the whole being an internet sensation thing.
"I want to thank you for putting your life on the line for all of us every day. I know that being a rapper is tough work," he writes sarcastically.
"I have tried to rap, and it is very difficult to keep up with the pulse of the rhyme flow…although when Ice Ice Baby comes on the radio, I can usually keep up with ol’ Vanilla. Anywho, your job is just some very dangerous work. Most people don't consider... if you rap really fast, without a chance to inhale, you could pass out and hit your head."
Oliver goes to say he does not agree with West's "ignorant assessment of [his] career" and suggests that he leaves his dangerous life as a world traveling super star to join the military.
"After joining, I would like you to volunteer to be deployed in Afghanistan or one of the numerous other forward locations where our men an women are currently serving," he continues. "When the Taliban starts shooting at you, perhaps you could stand up and let the words flow. It could be something like “I’m Kanye West, wearing a flak vest.”
Oliver's statement went viral after he posted it on the Brimfield Police Department's Facebook page Thursday prompting mixed reactions from the audience. While some social media users are praising him for stepping up to West's remarks, others have claimed his comments are not relevant to the community and do not belong on the Police Station's page.
You can read his entire statement, and decide which side you're on, below.
"Dear Kanye West,I am honored to be writing such an important star. I am a mere Internet sensation. I’m not sure I am worthy to address you, although the Huffington Post did say I was “Humorous and Insanely Popular.” I don't pay much attention to those things. Anyway, please excuse my interference in your life for a quick second.
AdvertisementI read your interview and also watched it on video. You said: “I’m just giving of my body on the stage and putting my life at risk, literally.….and I think about it. I think about my family and I’m like, wow, this is like being a police officer or something, in war or something.”
I want to thank you for putting your life on the line for all of us every day. I know that being a rapper is tough work. I have tried to rap, and it is very difficult to keep up with the pulse of the rhyme flow…although when Ice Ice Baby comes on the radio, I can usually keep up with ol’ Vanilla. Anywho, your job is just some very dangerous work. Most people don't consider... if you rap really fast, without a chance to inhale, you could pass out and hit your head.
That last paragraph was covered in sarcasm. I’m letting you know, just so you do not think I agree with your very ignorant assessment of your career (or any other performer)as it relates to a person in the military or a police officer’s service. You sir, are as misguided as they come. I do have a suggestion for you. Since you are accustomed to danger, from your life as an international rapper, I am strongly encouraging you immediately abandon you career as a super star and join the military. After joining, I would like you to volunteer to be deployed in Afghanistan or one of the numerous other forward locations where our men an women are currently serving. When the Taliban starts shooting at you, perhaps you could stand up and let the words flow. It could be something like “I’m Kanye West, wearing a flak vest.” I’m sure they would just drop weapons and surrender. You could quite possibly end all wars, just from the enemy being star-struck.
AdvertisementYour line of thinking is part of the problem in the world today….which include entertainers thinking they are something more than just entertainers. I know it is supply and demand and the demand for your services is high. I get economics. What I do not get is you EVER comparing what you do for a living to our heroic military members, who are always in harm’s way… and my brother and sister police officers who have to go to work carrying weapons and wearing a bullet-proof vest to protect themselves.
Check yourself, before you wreck yourself….Chief Oliver."
[Brimfield Police Department]
