My remarks are in consideration of the office, not the man. They are also in consideration for the mundane, yet intractable fact that higher authorities often need to take care of business quickly. To make this a matter of grave offense and publish it as such is going too far. Good heavens. There are so many other areas where the law is flouted by these miscreants, starting with bribes and gross injustice. This is what one might call “straining at a gnat and swallowing a camel.” At the same time, I can empathize with umbrage taken when they enjoy a quicker traffic experience than the common man.
Some want us all to be commoners. That is entirely against nature and rule of law. To fail in distinguishing one authority over another and making them do the exact same thing when it comes to driving actually has the effect of making us all commoners rather than honoring those who, by reason of elected office, truly do have greater privilege and authority.
What "rule of law" are you speaking of?
There is no law stating the the mayor of Chicago does not have to stop at red lights, or that his motorcade can flaunt speed limits.
Elected office only has as much dignity as those who hold it can maintain trust of the people. The people have not surrendered their powers to magistrates, but instead have delegated those powers, without loss of their own rights under the law.
Elected office is not for assumed "perks" which place those individuals who are elected to office under other sets of laws, or else all are not equal under the law.
The assumption that they are not, that elected officials are above laws applicable to everyone else --- that is akin to the thinking of feudal lords of Europe.
Get your mind right, Fester.
One of the prnciples of my America is “all men are created equal..”.
Now one might hold an important office with great power,and with that great power should come rsponsibilty in all things.
Shutting down the transportation networks and inconveniencing tens of thousands when a president comes to town for fundraising is elitist bullshit regardless of party affiliation.Mayors and governors running in high speed convoys and running red lights for routine business just bolsters their smugness for no good reason.
One of the reasons this nation is in such a mess is the arrogance and sense of entitlemen felt by too many recipients of a government paycheck.From the punk cop so quick to shoot and kill an old lady to the punk president who is killing coal mining and affordable electric,all the people ned to be reminded that they are not exempt from the laws of man or God.
And the same for the moneed sports star ,entertainer,or whomever.
The American Revolution was fought to throw off the system of “our betters” running our lives.