YES. Now that we’ve establish that it is not reasonable for supposed “non-violent” offenders to behave in such manner, and officers should protect themselves and others from attack, why are you so concerned whether the shoe inflicted pain and injury to the jailer? Why is that your sticking point?
Mashood: YES.
Me: Thanks for a straight answer.
Mashood: Now that we've establish that it is not reasonable for supposed "non-violent" offenders to behave in such manner, and officers should protect themselves and others from attack, why are you so concerned whether the shoe inflicted pain and injury to the jailer?
Me: Because I don't like lying, especially by unionized government employees entrusted with power.
Mashood: Why is that your sticking point?
It's a character issue. If government officials lie on documents, they should be prosecuted, as well as shamed and scorned.