Really, Peabody?

A police union in Peabody, MA wants September 11 off or holiday pay. Because nobody felt 9/11 quite like the Peabody police.

Of course, I think police are so important and do a great job. But this would have much more credence if it were, say, the NYPD. Nice try, guys. Incidentally:

"A union representing 24,000 NYPD officers has tried during contract discussions to get extra pay for anti-terrorism work in the years since the September 11 attack but has been unsuccessful. Patrolmen's Benevolent Association spokesman Al O'Leary said the pay would be more appropriate than extra pay for one day."

I agree. Give the pay for their hard work, not just for the anniversary.