[governsleastgovernsbest]

Just an aside, regarding officer Moose, the head of the Montgomery police force.

I don't think he's the next Columbo or Dirty Harry, but he seems earnest and dedicated. The guy gives the press conference at the crack of dawn and is there again at night. I doubt he's gotten much sleep at all in days.

To be honest, I can't help think "hmm, is he an affirmative action pick?", which is one more reason that affirmative action is so insidious. I have no doubt that his race probably was a factor in the selection process.

But I would say that at least he is not an embarrassment, and seems mature and to be trying hard.

Your thoughts?

[Wolfstar]

There is a very large black population in Maryland, and it is also heavily Democratic in its party registrations. In such a state, government jobs go to preferred Dem constituencies. Chief Moose does seem very earnest and seems to be trying very hard. As regards the dude that was missing for awhile and who turned out to be in jail, I was impressed with the way the Chief took the media to task and reminded them how easy it is for them to ruin a person's reputation. On the other hand, throughout the weekend I kept wondering why the authorities held news conferences three times a day when they didn't really have any new information to convey.