I am assuming by "special" police officer you are not meaning the type that gives a lot of hugs and has to wear a padded helmet.
Actually as a big weird fat guy known to be a good shot and skilled in lost arts like nightstick spinning - a hug from me was used as a deterrent or to get folks to move on more than once. Example : "You seem angry, how about a hug?". Responses usually started at "Hell No!" and got more sever from there.
Harshness aside, rebuttal was almost universally accompanied by spontaneous relocation of the subject in a decidedly away from my person fashion.
Many of my contemporaries would argue that at
some point in my past, if not for all of it, a padded helmet may have proven wise.
I disagree completely. You are excusing bad behavior.....
To paraphrase modern urban poet Jay-Z " all my paperwork's legit, I ain't steppin' out of $#!7!".
You miss my point, I don't excuse the behavior. I do suggest that I may have some insight into the animus for same that seems to be left out of the discussion in many circles.
While it may be a reason for some to question the candidate, he lost me with the ccw ban idea. If he were pro-gun (and thus under consideration by me) there would be some concern over the association, but it would be viewed through the filter of my experience and understanding of so called "backlash prejudice".
Participation in that isn't what I look for in a CIC - but it might not be a deal breaker either. Since this deal was already broken for me, I flatter myself to believe that on this issue of Rev. Wright I can be more objective than if I had an emotional stake.
Like as happens with self flattery this opinion espouser will acknowledge at least the possibility that self flattery and self delusion can be related at times. But I think I may have a point on this one. YMMV
There's no excuse for his rants, if he's that unhappy he could leave but he found a cash cow and milked her for all she was worth.
I do not argue that the promotion of victim hood has grown beyond a cottage industry in many circles. This is a valid point.