In this case, the race card is highly amusing. Chris Simcox's previous wife is black; my late wife was Korean. The MMP is multi-ethnic (to include two Arab-Americans) and a bachelors degree looks like an entry-level requirement. Lots of retired military, lots of retired law enforcement. Lots of currently active LEOs who see this as a learning experience. Maybe we should charge tuition.
I saw Gilchirst on Hannity and Colms, and Scarbourgh Country. If anything, he seemed apologetic about having to do this especially when the issue of "carrying" was brought up. If wish the fools in the media and the FROBL would have the actual "non-citizens" (illegal aliens) go through such hoops.