Sensible thoughts from a retired peace officer. Delightfully refreshing, because it’s so rarely stated publicly.

I know you’re out there, folks. Retired and working. And I support you. But you need to speak up if you ever hope to turn public opinion around.

They don’t believe in wearing masks. They sort of have said many times that if less than 1% of the people are dying, what’s the big deal, which I find very offensive.

Shasta County, California, Supervisor Leonard Moty, a retired police officer. From “Disinformation Fuels Distrust And Even Violence At All Levels Of Government,” National Public Radio, March 1, 2021.

Mr. Moty was discussing disruptions of Shasta County’s board of supervisor meetings by local Repugnant Party members. The NPR story is well worth reading. Or, if you prefer, it’s a 5-minute listen.