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Originally Posted by Peregrino
Texas Shooter - You and I are never going to see eye to eye on this. What he attempted to force her to do and his reaction when she rightly refused to comply does not equate to the temporary detentions you cite. If she declines to prosecute, that's her decision. I for one will be disappointed because he will have gotten away with violating the public trust. I don't know what your understanding of the concept of a "social contract" is but I contend it's the only thing that maintains a civilized veneer over modern society. His actions (as the actions of any rouge element) violates that compact, provides cause to the anarchists, and weakens the fabric of society. I've spent enough time in countries where the institutions of government were reviled and the social contract didn't exist that I never want to see it here. Unfortunately, we're already on that slippery slope with violent civil unrest and organized movements de-legitimizing the instruments of governance (especially law enforcement). I want this person scapegoated (because his actions make him an ideal sacrifice) to show that the police value the social contract and want to preserve the public trust and confidence. It's probably too little, too late, but it needs to be done.
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Peregrino Sir,
Very, very well said, IMHO!
Bravo!!!
Holly