[Anton.Rutter]

Well, what does that say about public confidence in police officers, if his status as a former one is an automatic strike against his credibility, in so many peoples’ eyes?

Except for the numerous folks who exhibit the opposite kneejerk response and want to give him a medal...I know you were just about to add.

Do you think a man killed, wife shot and a three year old who will never see her father again...over a text...is NOT a strike against their murderer's credibility?

What if Curtis Reeves had been a retired black electrician?

[MrB]

Broader question -

What if Curtis Reeves were anything other than a retired cop?

[Boogieman]

“Except for the numerous folks who exhibit the opposite kneejerk response and want to give him a medal...I know you were just about to add.”

No, I wasn’t, because that seems to be a very distinct minority of people.

“Do you think a man killed, wife shot and a three year old who will never see her father again...over a text...is NOT a strike against their murderer’s credibility?”

This is just an emotional appeal, so I’m just going to ignore it.

“What if Curtis Reeves had been a retired black electrician?”

Why deal in hypotheticals? We’ve got a real situation here.