I saw Maryland in the story and clicked away. We have reached a level of evil where a little boy may be bullied for merely saying a word. A word. Think about that and wonder at what has happened to the adults involved to turn them into monsters.
It ought to be outrageous and damned sickening that adults can strongarm a child and prevent them from fully developing their potential.
What kind of policeman would this kid turnout to be having his desire to serve, help and save his fellow man suppressed his entire life his