People frequently complain about the police, but you rarely hear about
the positive things they do, such as this incident involving a biker and a frozen
carburetor. Last January on a bitterly cold winter's day, a Virginia State Trooper
on patrol came upon a motorcyclist who was stalled by the roadside. The biker
was swathed in heavy protective clothing and wearing a full-face helmet to protect
the face from the cold weather.

"What's the matter? asked the Trooper.

"Carburetor's frozen,"was the terse reply.

"Pee on it. That'll thaw it out."

"I can't," said the biker.

"OK, watch me closely and I'll show you." The Trooper unzipped
and promptly warmed the carburetor as promised. Moments later
the bike started and the rider drove off, waving.

A few days later, the local State Troopers' Area office
received a note of thanks from the father of the motorcyclist. It began:
"On behalf of my daughter Janice...