I agree he is one of the good guys but it is very important for these functionaries to address their pronouncements to each other and quit making statements that appear to talk down to those they represent.
Isn’t that one of life’s lessons we’re supposed to learn early on in adulthood? That there’s often more to what can be seen at the onset, more than what can be seen from uncertain perspectives and that if you don’t wait long enough for a more complete story to surface, you’ll have something of a 2D image rather than seeing it in all ‘3D’.
Appearances matter but it’s a conscientious observer who can’t afford to rely heavily upon first impressions.
The problem with relying on first impressions is that sometimes, that’s all you’re going to get; only to remain oblivious to the big picture.
In other words, to rely so heavily upon first impressions is to take a half-assed approach to understanding the world around us and the people in it.