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In reply to the discussion: Texas Mounted Officers Apologize For 'Poor Judgment' After Leading Man Behind Horse By Leash [View all]Mariana
(14,854 posts)34. The Galveston Police Department issued an official apology for any "unnecessary embarrassment"
caused by the incident.
It reads to me like they're mostly concerned about the "unnecessary embarrassment" of the Galveston Police Department.
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marble falls
Aug 2019
OP
I'm afraid that was my reaction as well. A "blue" Texas with accompanying change cannnot come
hlthe2b
Aug 2019
#3
The modern concept of a police force has its roots in slave patrols and property protection, so.
WhiskeyGrinder
Aug 2019
#2
One of those cops could have gotten off his high horse and walked him without ...
marble falls
Aug 2019
#6
I can't help thinking the cops were saying "Watch this..." and laughing their...
TreasonousBastard
Aug 2019
#9
Its just hard to believe these two mouth breathers are smart enough to not ...
marble falls
Aug 2019
#24
It's the cowboy mentality. Once up on their horses, they pride themselves on not getting off.
EarnestPutz
Aug 2019
#30
Amen to that. Tonights news seems to be saying that they will be fired. But there is the usual....
EarnestPutz
Aug 2019
#43
Or they're too used to getting away with everything & never being held accountable. nt
tblue37
Aug 2019
#42