Watching Police Shows While In Hibernation

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@BloggerDi (3113)
United States
February 16, 2021 12:39pm CST
I live in in SW Missouri, right in the middle of the Arctic blast that so much of the US is experiencing now. I've been staying home more than usual. I started watching a few of the true police cam stories on YouTube. Interesting and some situations left me just shaking my head in disbelief. I heard the word 'extortion' today on one episode. I realized that I've heard that word many times, but I never knew what it meant, exactly. So I looked it up. It means obtaining something (usually money) by using force or threats. It's a felony. Am I the only one who didn't know the meaning of extortion?
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@RebeccasFarm (89831)
• Arvada, Colorado
31 Mar 21
I love YouTube also Yes I knew what extortion meant though
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@eileenleyva (27560)
• Philippines
6 May 21
Extortion is an ordinary word in my country because it happens every day.
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@eileenleyva (27560)
• Philippines
10 May 21
@BloggerDi A sad truth about my people.
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@BloggerDi (3113)
• United States
10 May 21
@eileenleyva I think it's a sad truth everywhere.
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@BloggerDi (3113)
• United States
8 May 21
I appreciate your comment @eileenleyva.
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@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
12 Mar 21
Extortion is so common in my country no wonder some government officials are corrupt. Except @Reine35 lol
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@BloggerDi (3113)
• United States
12 Mar 21
That is true here in the US too! Thanks @sol_cee.
@JudyEv (339464)
• Rockingham, Australia
17 Feb 21
I did know this word but don't worry. That are plenty of others that I don't know!
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@JudyEv (339464)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Feb 21
@BloggerDi For sure and myLot has been a great source of information.
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@BloggerDi (3113)
• United States
17 Feb 21
We just keep learning new things daily, right @JudyEv?
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@Sojourn (13837)
• India
17 Feb 21
Maybe you haven't experienced any kind of extortion like things in your own life. It is not a nice word to know though.
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@BloggerDi (3113)
• United States
17 Feb 21
No I have never experienced extortion, nor have I been guilty of doing it! Thanks for your comment @Sojourn.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 Feb 21
Glad you are staying home and safe. I like these shows as well. I have known about extortion for years now.
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@BloggerDi (3113)
• United States
17 Feb 21
Thanks @CarolDM. We got a couple more inches of snow last night but it's getting warmer. I won't drive until it the roads are mostly clear. There have been many vehicles going into ditches and getting stuck this week.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
17 Feb 21
@BloggerDi We may get a little more later.
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@FourWalls (67726)
• United States
16 Feb 21
I'm watching live web cams from someplace warm while listening to my police scanner. Partially the same thing you're doing, except the scenery is nicer!
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@BloggerDi (3113)
• United States
17 Feb 21
Must be quite interesting @FourWalls! Thanks!
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@marlina (154131)
• Canada
3 Apr 21
I enjoy watching a few of those "police shows"
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@marlina (154131)
• Canada
3 Apr 21
I have known the meaning of the word "extortion" for ever it seems
@Dena91 (16587)
• United States
16 Feb 21
I hope you are staying warm. Because of watching a lot of shows on Discovery ID I happened to know what extortion meant. I am glad you found something to hold your interest on these cold days.
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@BloggerDi (3113)
• United States
17 Feb 21
Thank you @Dena91. Yes, I'm warm enough and I have plenty keep me busy.
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