[Oberon]

That said——my only direct confrontation with a police officer in my very long life was nasty-—he was an ass,but I realize he was an exception.

It's gracious of you to give police officers the benefit of the doubt. Nonetheless, it's difficult to credit your assertion when you have exactly one data point to work from... and that one is at variance with your conclusion.

[Mears]

” It’s gracious of you to give police officers the benefit of the doubt. Nonetheless, it’s difficult to credit your assertion when you have exactly one data point to work from... and that one is at variance with your conclusion.”

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Damn,I wish had I found myself in more trouble-—I’d have a better argument.:-)

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