Ah! Hi Mike!
What does that mean?
>>>"as an ancillary issue."<<<
something like it was unrelated but became connected (I believe).
the guy is trying to Cover his behind, and I doubt that is going to work...
an·cil·lar·y adj.
1. Of secondary importance: "For Degas, sculpture was never more than ancillary to his painting" Herbert Read.
Ummm. possible, I suppose
2. Auxiliary; helping: an ancillary pump.
Nope, don't think SWAT was 'helpful'
n. pl. an·cil·lar·ies
1. Something, such as a workbook, that is subordinate to something else, such as a textbook.
Ah...subordinate! Now we're getting somewhere.
2. Archaic A servant.
BINGO! Slaves not acting in a slavelike manner!