It is easy for me to say:
As a member of a church staff, I once swore an oath of pacifism while in a particular denomination. I maintained that oath even when assaulted and injured, and seriously threatened by a male in an apparent ‘roid rage. I stood my ground but did not respond with violence. (I have since left that denomination, and no longer abide by that oath.)
These agents want the badge and gun and status and power. They take a sacred Oath to uphold the Constitution. These are not mall cops!
I have no respect for them.
"I have no respect for them."
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I'm sure the agents care about respect from you.
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Get off of your moral high horse. First, how dare you say that these agents wanted a badge and gun for status and power. What do you know about their motivations or backgrounds? They are putting their lives on the line every day.
They are not shirking their duties and according to the story, are willing to testify if they can be provided some protections offered by a subpoena. What is wrong with that?
What have you done for God and country?