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groundloop

(12,394 posts)
3. He's not fit to be a public servant.
Tue Nov 5, 2024, 07:10 AM
Nov 5

I don't for a second believe his lame excuse, but even if that were true he shouldn't be in law enforcement. He needs to find a new line of work where he's not a danger to people.

Uh huh... OldBaldy1701E Nov 5 #1
At the very least, he needs to be relieved of his duties and check himself into in-house riversedge Nov 5 #14
Not a bad idea. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Nov 5 #49
He just gave a reason to be discharged of his duties, how can he be a sheriff, carry a gun if his meds make him Escurumbele Nov 5 #30
Exactly! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Nov 5 #48
"out of character"? Can't have that. He might actually help a homeless person. Bernardo de La Paz Nov 5 #2
He's not fit to be a public servant. groundloop Nov 5 #3
Just voiced his inner thoughts. Should be fired for those thoughts Raven123 Nov 5 #4
Can't believe they let this guy carry a gun and order them around Walleye Nov 5 #5
It is NOT the Haitian's living in Springfield, OHIO who are the problem as Trump claims, but the sheriff's office riversedge Nov 5 #16
Sleeping aids? LilElf70 Nov 5 #6
Well if he is that addled, take his gun and badge. Swede Nov 5 #7
No the meds do not make you make out of character remarks LiberalArkie Nov 5 #8
His post should be titled, "Former Lieutenant Rodgers" wolfie001 Nov 5 #9
Reallllly? A side effect of (possibly) ambien? First I had heard of such a side niyad Nov 5 #10
He needs to find a new line of work Zambero Nov 5 #11
He is unfit for his job, obviously. mwb970 Nov 5 #12
Fire him anyway. Maybe he can get a job at the Trump Garbage Company. Vinca Nov 5 #13
Should have... 2naSalit Nov 5 #15
I am just surprised he didn't blame his behavior on "economic angst" maxrandb Nov 5 #19
I get it. If my old, white, male fuhrer was going to get his ass kicked maxrandb Nov 5 #17
I take medication to help me sleep. It doesn't make anyone act out of character. Youre an asshole, LT. AZLD4Candidate Nov 5 #18
Why is he not fired already!!!! hot2na Nov 5 #20
Fire them all Blue for the win Nov 5 #21
He can't use that as an excuse. ReRe Nov 5 #22
not good enough travelingthrulife Nov 5 #23
What's missing from this story... Grins Nov 5 #24
So much for personal responsibility. n/t Harker Nov 5 #25
Typical, lying trumper. PittBlue Nov 5 #26
Riiiiiiigt. Island Blue Nov 5 #27
Sounds like he's perfectly safe with a gun truthisfreedom Nov 5 #28
Love the "end of days" bullshit steelyboo Nov 5 #29
People who are gleefully rubbing their hands as they await the end of the world. . . Collimator Nov 5 #43
Sorry folks, but the Clark County Sheriff's Office has this swept waaaay up under the rug already. jaxexpat Nov 5 #31
Bet he's not alone in hating Democrats and liberals and such. Kid Berwyn Nov 5 #32
A good guy with a gun on medication Omaha Steve Nov 5 #33
Apology not accepted. City Lights Nov 5 #34
This is a firing offense, SO FIRE HIM. RobertDevereaux Nov 5 #35
Absolutely! Owl Nov 5 #36
If he's not fired, then bluestarone Nov 5 #37
Fire these LE assholes. republianmushroom Nov 5 #38
For this law enforcement officer, and many others, this the the way of things now in maga hate world. Zilli Nov 5 #39
Frightened by the legal consequences of his deplorable statement. Blames it on "medication." Martin68 Nov 5 #40
So, he still hasn't been fired? nt TBF Nov 5 #41
Post deleted or not, it's likely he still FEELS that way about people, which makes him unfit to serve. Beartracks Nov 5 #42
But he has a doctor's note! JoseBalow Nov 5 #44
Anyone trust him? twodogsbarking Nov 5 #45
Medication . . . right. Borchkins Nov 5 #46
Positions of authority Woodwizard Nov 5 #47
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