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<blockquote data-quote="jwcoop" data-source="post: 1154118" data-attributes="member: 11867"><p>If this guy is an example of retired - or active - state troopers, we're in a heap of hurt. I grew up being taught to admire and respect LEOs, but when you find out they look at we peons as "<em>cowards</em>," it makes you wonder. I respect differing opinions regarding open carry, but to attribute cowardice to those who support the position is uncalled for. And Smithson has made darned sure folks know he is a former trooper, so his comments are NOT separated from his former profession.</p><p></p><p>I'd think every LEO who doesn't feel that way would want to stand up and publicly disagree with Smithson, especially any who frequent these boards. I know in my own former profession, it was imperative that we stand for respectful behavior by "<em>our own</em>," and occasionally had to offer public chastisement for those who jumped the fence, so to speak. Peer pressure is very effective.</p><p></p><p>To paraphrase former Union Army General Carl Shurz, </p><p style="margin-left: 20px"><em>My (profession,) right or wrong; if right, to be kept right; and if wrong, to be set right.</em></p><p></p><p><strong><span style="color: Red">What say ye, LEOs?</span></strong></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jwcoop, post: 1154118, member: 11867"] If this guy is an example of retired - or active - state troopers, we're in a heap of hurt. I grew up being taught to admire and respect LEOs, but when you find out they look at we peons as "[I]cowards[/I]," it makes you wonder. I respect differing opinions regarding open carry, but to attribute cowardice to those who support the position is uncalled for. And Smithson has made darned sure folks know he is a former trooper, so his comments are NOT separated from his former profession. I'd think every LEO who doesn't feel that way would want to stand up and publicly disagree with Smithson, especially any who frequent these boards. I know in my own former profession, it was imperative that we stand for respectful behavior by "[I]our own[/I]," and occasionally had to offer public chastisement for those who jumped the fence, so to speak. Peer pressure is very effective. To paraphrase former Union Army General Carl Shurz, [INDENT][I]My (profession,) right or wrong; if right, to be kept right; and if wrong, to be set right.[/I][/INDENT] [B][COLOR="Red"]What say ye, LEOs?[/COLOR][/B] [/QUOTE]
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